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“CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule” is copyrighted by Josch Hambsch. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe odd-looking 'creature' or 'hand' in this photo is CG4, a ruptured cometary globule. These globules, characterized by dusty heads and elongated tails, resemble comets but are vastly different. They are often stellar nurseries, where new stars are forming. This particular globule shows signs of rupture, adding to its unusual appearance.
The Earth on 6 August 2007 · Caspian Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 6 August 2007, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 6 August 2007 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around Messier 33 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2023 SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2012 Close encounter with the Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2014 VST snaps a very detailed view of the Triangulum Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2026 Webb opens a Treasure Chest filled with stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 AUG 2007 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 AUG 2007.
Questions about August 6, 2007
What space photo was released on August 6, 2007?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2007 was "CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on August 6, 2007?
A last quarter moon, about 47% lit.
What day of the week was August 6, 2007?
August 6, 2007 was a Monday, day 218 of the 365 days in 2007.
Was there a meteor shower on August 6, 2007?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 7 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 6, 2007?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.