The sky on
your birthday.
M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula
M2-9 is a planetary nebula, the outer layers of a dying star, about 2,100 light-years away. It has a distinctive butterfly shape, formed as the star sheds its gaseous envelope. This process creates an impressive display that fades over thousands of years. The star at its center will eventually become a white dwarf.
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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 24 July 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 24 July 2016 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 1703 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Hubble image of galaxy cluster MACS J0416.1 to 2403 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Mass map of galaxy cluster MCS J0416.1 to 2403 using strong and weak lensing See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2026 One-sided spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 2218 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JUL 2016 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 24 JUL 2016.
Questions about July 24, 2016
What space photo was released on July 24, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2016 was "M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 24, 2016?
A waning gibbous moon, about 77% lit.
What day of the week was July 24, 2016?
July 24, 2016 was a Sunday, day 206 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 24, 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.