The sky on
your birthday.
Galaxy Silhouettes
We cannot put this date's photograph on paper at poster size. We can print the nearest public archive plate to your date instead.
Prints are coming soon. The card is free to save and share in the meantime.
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.
-
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 September 2008 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2009 Field around the planet-hosting star CoRoT-7 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2026 Webb's View of M64 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2015 Sculptor dwarf galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2024 The light of knowledge See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2024 Lost in a giant stellar nursery See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 SEP 2008 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 SEP 2008.
Questions about September 16, 2008
What space photo was released on September 16, 2008?
"Galaxy Silhouettes", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on September 16, 2008.
What was the Moon's phase on September 16, 2008?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was September 16, 2008?
September 16, 2008 was a Tuesday, day 260 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 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.