The sky on
your birthday.
Zooming in on Star Cluster Terzan 5
Globular cluster Terzan 5 is a relic from the early days of the Milky Way, when thousands of such clusters roamed our galaxy. Now, fewer than 200 remain, many having been destroyed by encounters with each other or the galactic center. These clusters are older than any other structures in our galaxy, and their age helps us limit the age of the universe itself. Terzan 5 is a surviving example of these ancient stellar communities.
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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 21 September 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 21 September 2016 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2010 A Nebula by Any Other Name See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2010 In the Grip of the Scorpion Claw See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2015 Spiral Galaxy M96 from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2020 Dark Matter Surplus See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2022 Neptune Wide-Field (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 21 SEP 2016 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 SEP 2016.
Questions about September 21, 2016
What space photo was released on September 21, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 21, 2016 was "Zooming in on Star Cluster Terzan 5". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 21, 2016?
A waning gibbous moon, about 77% lit.
What day of the week was September 21, 2016?
September 21, 2016 was a Wednesday, day 265 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 21, 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.
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