The sky on
your birthday.
Color the Universe
This famous illustration, known as "Color the Universe," has graced countless astronomy books for a century. Its artist remains a mystery, but the image invites us to imagine the cosmos with our own colors. It reminds us that even in science, there's always room for wonder and personal interpretation.
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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 19 July 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 19 July 2016 · Namib Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 19 July 2018 Cerealia Facula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 July 2023 The city lights of Los Angeles, California, and its surrounding suburbs, are pictured from the International Space See it as a poster -
Released on 19 July 2023 El Misti Volcano, which towers 5,822 meters (19,100 feet) high, is characterized by alternating layers of lava See it as a poster -
Released on 19 July 2023 Perseverance Views Jezero Boulder Field See it as a poster -
Released on 19 July 2021 Cosmic Lens Flare See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 JUL 2016 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 19 JUL 2016.
Questions about July 19, 2016
What space photo was released on July 19, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 19, 2016 was "Color the Universe". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 19, 2016?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was July 19, 2016?
July 19, 2016 was a Tuesday, day 201 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 19, 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.
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