The sky on
your birthday.
V838 Light Echo: The Movie
V838 Monocerotis, a star that suddenly became one of the brightest in the Milky Way, created this light echo. For unknown reasons, the star flared, then faded a few months later. Unlike a supernova or nova, which expels material, this movie shows light from the outburst reflecting off surrounding dust shells, expanding outwards over time.
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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 17 June 2014 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 17 June 2014 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 17 June 2025 Rosette Nebula Deep Field See it as a poster -
Released on 17 June 2019 The full moon is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 254 miles above the Pacific Ocean northeast of Guam See it as a poster -
Released on 17 June 2025 The city lights of Southeast Asia and lightning storms streak below the International Space Station See it as a poster -
Released on 17 June 2026 Lunar Occultation of Venus See it as a poster -
Released on 17 June 2019 Spiral, elliptical, irregular See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 JUN 2014 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 17 JUN 2014.
Questions about June 17, 2014
What space photo was released on June 17, 2014?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2014 was "V838 Light Echo: The Movie". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 17, 2014?
A waning gibbous moon, about 79% lit.
What day of the week was June 17, 2014?
June 17, 2014 was a Tuesday, day 168 of the 365 days in 2014.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 17, 2014?
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.