The sky on
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Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant
About eleven thousand years ago, a star in Vela exploded, creating the Vela Supernova Remnant. The star's outer layers crashed into interstellar gas, driving a shock wave. This shock wave is still visible today as filamentary structures. This image captures some of that gigantic shock in visible light.
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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 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 April 2024 · Colorado Plateau 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 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 -
Released on 16 April 2024 Wide-field view around the BH3 black hole See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 APR 2024 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 2024.
Questions about April 16, 2024
What space photo was released on April 16, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2024 was "Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 16, 2024?
A first quarter moon, about 52% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2024?
April 16, 2024 was a Tuesday, day 107 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 2024?
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.
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