The sky on
your birthday.
Two-Armed Spiral Milky Way
Astronomers used the Spitzer Space Telescope to survey the Milky Way, providing evidence that our galaxy is a large, two-armed barred spiral. These arms, known as the Scutum-Centaurus and Perseus arms, emerge from a large central bar. From a distant galaxy, an observer would likely see our Milky Way as a two-armed barred spiral, similar to this conceptual image.
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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 6 June 2008 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2015 Into the Void See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2022 Hubble Investigates an Enigmatic Globular Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2018 A Sun Pillar over Norway See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2016 A mysterious hermit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2001 NGC 1512: A Panchromatic View See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JUN 2008 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 JUN 2008.
Questions about June 6, 2008
What space photo was released on June 6, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2008 was "Two-Armed Spiral Milky Way". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 6, 2008?
A waxing crescent moon, about 7% lit.
What day of the week was June 6, 2008?
June 6, 2008 was a Friday, day 158 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 6, 2008?
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.