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Apollo 11 Launches Humans to the Moon
Fifty years ago, the Saturn V rocket launched humans to the Moon. Many thought Apollo 11 was too complex to succeed on its first try. But astronauts Aldrin, Armstrong, and Collins went to the Moon. This video shows the powerful launch that began a new era of space exploration.
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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 16 July 2019 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 July 2019 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 16 July 2009 The Eagle Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 16 July 2012 An audience of stellar flashbulbs See it as a poster -
Released on 16 July 2010 Mysterious GEMINGA on the move See it as a poster -
Released on 16 July 2025 The Rosette Nebula from DECam See it as a poster -
Released on 16 July 2010 Seven Sisters Get WISE See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 JUL 2019 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 JUL 2019.
Questions about July 16, 2019
What space photo was released on July 16, 2019?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2019 was "Apollo 11 Launches Humans to the Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 16, 2019?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was July 16, 2019?
July 16, 2019 was a Tuesday, day 197 of the 365 days in 2019.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 16, 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.