The sky on
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A Massive Star in NGC 6357
NGC 6357 is a star-forming region that creates some of the most massive stars ever discovered. One such star, near the center of the nebula, is seen carving out its own interstellar "castle" from surrounding gas and dust with its energetic light. The intricate patterns in the nebula result from complex interactions between interstellar winds, radiation pressures, magnetic fields, and gravity.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 22 October 2013 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 22 October 2013 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2012 Violent star formation episodes in dwarf galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2024 M16: Pillars of Star Creation See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2001 Hugli River Delta, India See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2015 Hubble Frontier Fields view of MACSJ0416.1 to 2403 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2026 N159 (wide view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 OCT 2013 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 OCT 2013.
Questions about October 22, 2013
What space photo was released on October 22, 2013?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 2013 was "A Massive Star in NGC 6357". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 22, 2013?
A waning gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was October 22, 2013?
October 22, 2013 was a Tuesday, day 295 of the 365 days in 2013.
Was there a meteor shower on October 22, 2013?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaked yesterday.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 22, 2013?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are 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.