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The Sombrero Galaxy in Infrared
The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as Messier 104, is one of the largest galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. While optical telescopes see a dark dust lane, the Spitzer Space Telescope captured its infrared glow. This image shows the brilliant light from that dust, normally hidden, in false-color.
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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 13 August 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 13 August 2023 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 1996 Artemis Corona C2-MIDR See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2025 Trapezium: In the Heart of Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2019 Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2018 Galactic treasure chest See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2020 Wide-field view of Betelgeuse (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 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 13 AUG 2023.
Questions about August 13, 2023
What space photo was released on August 13, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2023 was "The Sombrero Galaxy in Infrared". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 13, 2023?
A waning crescent moon, about 11% lit.
What day of the week was August 13, 2023?
August 13, 2023 was a Sunday, day 225 of the 365 days in 2023.
Was there a meteor shower on August 13, 2023?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peak tonight.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 13, 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.