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M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula
The M2-9 nebula, nicknamed the Butterfly Nebula, is a planetary nebula formed as a star like our Sun dies. Located 2,100 light-years away, the star sheds its outer layers of gas, creating these intricate, wing-like structures. This process is a common part of a low-mass star's transformation into a white dwarf.
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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 April 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 April 2023 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2010 IC 1795 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2014 The star formation region Gum 41 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2024 Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2012 The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 APR 2023 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 APR 2023.
Questions about April 16, 2023
What space photo was released on April 16, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2023 was "M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 16, 2023?
A waning crescent moon, about 18% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2023?
April 16, 2023 was a Sunday, day 106 of the 365 days in 2023.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 2023?
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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