The sky on
your birthday.
M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble
The Crab Nebula is the remnant of a star that exploded in 1054 AD, an event recorded by Chinese astronomers. The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image, revealing complex filaments of gas. It is about 10 light-years across and continues to expand.
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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 16 August 2015 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 August 2015 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2020 NGC 6814: Grand Design Spiral Galaxy from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2010 A snowstorm of distant galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2021 In the Heart of the Furnace See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2009 A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2003 Thackeray's Globules See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 AUG 2015 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 AUG 2015.
Questions about August 16, 2015
What space photo was released on August 16, 2015?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2015 was "M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 16, 2015?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was August 16, 2015?
August 16, 2015 was a Sunday, day 228 of the 365 days in 2015.
Was there a meteor shower on August 16, 2015?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 16, 2015?
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?
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