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SN 1006 Supernova Remnant
In 1006 AD, a new star, likely the brightest supernova in recorded history, appeared in the sky. The expanding debris cloud, known as SN 1006, is still visible today in the constellation Lupus. This composite image combines X-ray data from Chandra in blue, optical data in yellowish hues, and radio data in red.
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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 12 July 2014 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 July 2014 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 12 July 2010 Tycho Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
Released on 12 July 2022 Webb’s First Deep Field (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 12 July 2022 Stephan’s Quintet (NIRCam + MIRI Imaging) See it as a poster -
Released on 12 July 2023 Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex See it as a poster -
Released on 12 July 2022 Southern Ring Nebula (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 JUL 2014 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 JUL 2014.
Questions about July 12, 2014
What space photo was released on July 12, 2014?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2014 was "SN 1006 Supernova Remnant". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 12, 2014?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was July 12, 2014?
July 12, 2014 was a Saturday, day 193 of the 365 days in 2014.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 12, 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.