The sky on
your birthday.
SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble
This unusual space ribbon is the remnant of one of the brightest stellar explosions ever witnessed. In 1006 AD, a supernova in the constellation Lupus appeared brighter than Venus and lasted for over two years. The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of SN 1006, which is about 7,000 light-years away. The expanding debris cloud continues to fade as it spreads through interstellar space.
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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 August 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 6 August 2023 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around Messier 33 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2012 Close encounter with the Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2014 VST snaps a very detailed view of the Triangulum Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2026 Webb opens a Treasure Chest filled with stars See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2018 A globular cluster’s striking red eye See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 AUG 2023 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 AUG 2023.
Questions about August 6, 2023
What space photo was released on August 6, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2023 was "SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 6, 2023?
A waning gibbous moon, about 78% lit.
What day of the week was August 6, 2023?
August 6, 2023 was a Sunday, day 218 of the 365 days in 2023.
Was there a meteor shower on August 6, 2023?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 7 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 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?
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