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When stars explode
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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 6 February 2017 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 6 February 2017 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2012 Transforming galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2013 Wide-field view of the entire Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 1990 Galaxy NGC 1808 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2017 A spiral in Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the HII region LHA 120-N 180B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 2017 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 2017.
Questions about February 6, 2017
What space photo was released on February 6, 2017?
"When stars explode", from the European Southern Observatory, released on February 6, 2017.
What was the Moon's phase on February 6, 2017?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 74% lit.
What day of the week was February 6, 2017?
February 6, 2017 was a Monday, day 37 of the 365 days in 2017.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 6, 2017?
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?
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