The sky on
your birthday.
Animation: Black Hole Destroys Star
When a star gets too close to a black hole, the black hole's gravity stretches the star. The difference in gravitational pull from one side of the star to the other tears it apart. This animation shows a star approaching a black hole, its outer layers stripped away during its closest pass. Much of the star's atmosphere is then flung into 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 16 June 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 June 2024 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2011 Spectacular Hubble view of Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2025 Small but mighty See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2014 A dwarf galaxy ravaged by grand design See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2008 Inside the Coma Cluster of Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2026 Bulge fossil fragment Terzan 5 (Webb and Hubble image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 JUN 2024 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 16 JUN 2024.
Questions about June 16, 2024
What space photo was released on June 16, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2024 was "Animation: Black Hole Destroys Star". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 16, 2024?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 72% lit.
What day of the week was June 16, 2024?
June 16, 2024 was a Sunday, day 168 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.