The sky on
your birthday.
Star Size Comparison 2
How big is our Sun compared to other stars? This video starts with Earth's Moon and progresses through increasingly larger moons and planets in our Solar System. Soon, the Sun is shown and compared to many of the brighter stars in our neighborhood of the Milky Way Galaxy. Finally, star sizes are shown in comparison with the Milky Way Galaxy itself.
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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 12 June 2018 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 June 2018 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2013 The star cluster NGC 3766 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2025 The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 1998 Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 A dishevelled irregular galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 Quasar J0100+2802 (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 JUN 2018 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 JUN 2018.
Questions about June 12, 2018
What space photo was released on June 12, 2018?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2018 was "Star Size Comparison 2". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 12, 2018?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was June 12, 2018?
June 12, 2018 was a Tuesday, day 163 of the 365 days in 2018.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 12, 2018?
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.