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Soyuz vs Supermoon
A Soyuz rocket stands on its launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on November 14, with a supermoon rising beyond it. This popular term refers to a full moon that appears larger and brighter because it occurs near perigee. Perigee is the closest point in the Moon's elliptical orbit around Earth. The Soyuz rocket, designed for space travel, offers a dramatic comparison to the celestial event.
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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 17 November 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 17 November 2016 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2009 Around the nova V445 Puppis See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 1999 The Crab Nebula in Taurus See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2025 Finding star clusters in the Lost Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2020 A Glowing STEVE and the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2021 Twin Rover Twins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 NOV 2016 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 NOV 2016.
Questions about November 17, 2016
What space photo was released on November 17, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2016 was "Soyuz vs Supermoon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 17, 2016?
A waning gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was November 17, 2016?
November 17, 2016 was a Thursday, day 322 of the 366 days in 2016.
Was there a meteor shower on November 17, 2016?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peak tonight.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 17, 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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