The sky on
your birthday.
A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center
Astronomers at the Very Large Telescope in Chile are using a powerful laser to create an artificial star in the upper atmosphere. This 'laser guide star' allows them to measure and correct for atmospheric distortions in real time. The goal is to get sharper images of distant objects, including the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy.
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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 January 2019 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 6 January 2019 · Atacama and the Andes See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2011 WISE Catches the Lagoon Nebula in Center of Action See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 Imposter or the Real Deal? See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2004 First Color Image from Spirit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2017 Lanzarote, Canary Islands See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 UGC 2885 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JAN 2019 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 JAN 2019.
Questions about January 6, 2019
What space photo was released on January 6, 2019?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2019 was "A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 6, 2019?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was January 6, 2019?
January 6, 2019 was a Sunday, day 6 of the 365 days in 2019.
Was there a meteor shower on January 6, 2019?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 6, 2019?
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.