The sky on
your birthday.
Upgrading the International Space Station
The International Space Station is the largest human-made object in orbit. It is assembled piece by piece in space, with Space Shuttle missions adding large sections. The trusses, like the one pictured, are crucial for the station's structure, routing power and coolant.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 25 December 2006 · Himalaya and Tibet See it as a poster -
Released on 25 December 2005 NGC 2467 and surroundings* See it as a poster -
Released on 25 December 2017 Hubble and HAWK-I explore a cluster with the mass of two quadrillion Suns See it as a poster -
Released on 25 December 2017 Galaxy cluster RCS2 J2327 See it as a poster -
Released on 25 December 2017 HAWK-I and Hubble Explore a Cluster with the Mass of two Quadrillion Suns See it as a poster -
Released on 25 December 2017 Galaxy Cluster RCS2 J2327 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 DEC 2006 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 DEC 2006.
Questions about December 25, 2006
What space photo was released on December 25, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 25, 2006 was "Upgrading the International Space Station". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 25, 2006?
A waxing crescent moon, about 27% lit.
What day of the week was December 25, 2006?
December 25, 2006 was a Monday, day 359 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 25, 2006?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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