The sky on
your birthday.
Inside the Coma Cluster of Galaxies
Almost every object in this photograph is a galaxy within the Coma Cluster. This cluster is one of the densest known, containing thousands of galaxies, each with billions of stars. Light from the Coma Cluster takes hundreds of millions of years to reach us.
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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 16 June 2008 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2011 Spectacular Hubble view of Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2025 Small but mighty See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2014 A dwarf galaxy ravaged by grand design See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2026 Bulge fossil fragment Terzan 5 (Webb and Hubble image) See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2010 VISTA’s infrared view of the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 JUN 2008.
Questions about June 16, 2008
What space photo was released on June 16, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2008 was "Inside the Coma Cluster of Galaxies". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 16, 2008?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was June 16, 2008?
June 16, 2008 was a Monday, day 168 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 16, 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.