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GW151226: A Second Confirmed Source of Gravitational Radiation
A new way to see the universe is opening up. The LIGO collaboration detected GW151226, the second confirmed burst of gravitational waves, from two black holes merging. This event, like the first, offers a new window into the cosmos, allowing us to observe phenomena that don't emit light.
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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 15 June 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 15 June 2016 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 15 June 2022 Infrared image of 30 Doradus See it as a poster -
Released on 15 June 2022 Composite infrared and radio image of 30 Doradus See it as a poster -
Released on 15 June 2022 Radio image of the 30 Doradus nebula with data from ALMA See it as a poster -
Released on 15 June 2023 M15: Dense Globular Star Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 15 June 2022 As the Moon sets below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracts, or bends, its light making it appear flatter in this See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 JUN 2016 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 15 JUN 2016.
Questions about June 15, 2016
What space photo was released on June 15, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2016 was "GW151226: A Second Confirmed Source of Gravitational Radiation". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 15, 2016?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 77% lit.
What day of the week was June 15, 2016?
June 15, 2016 was a Wednesday, day 167 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 15, 2016?
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.