The sky on
your birthday.
Star Eats Planet
Astronomers observed a Sun-like star, ZTF SLRN-2020, consuming one of its own planets. This event, involving a Jupiter-like planet, was the first direct observation of a planet spiraling into its central star. The star lies about 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Aquila.
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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 June 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 6 June 2023 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2015 Into the Void See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2022 Hubble Investigates an Enigmatic Globular Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2018 A Sun Pillar over Norway See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2016 A mysterious hermit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2001 NGC 1512: A Panchromatic View See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JUN 2023 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 6 JUN 2023.
Questions about June 6, 2023
What space photo was released on June 6, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2023 was "Star Eats Planet". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 6, 2023?
A waning gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was June 6, 2023?
June 6, 2023 was a Tuesday, day 157 of the 365 days in 2023.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 6, 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?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.