The sky on
your birthday.
Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun
In 2012, Venus eclipsed the Sun, a rare event where the planet crossed our parent star. As Venus aligned with the Sun, its phase became a continually thinner crescent until it appeared as a dark spot. This transit of Venus could be considered a Venusian annular eclipse, a different kind of solar eclipse than those caused by Earth's Moon.
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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 March 2025 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 March 2025 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 16 March 2012 Wide-field view of Messier 9 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 16 March 2009 Galaxies Collide to Create Hot, Huge Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 16 March 2026 NGC 1566: The Spanish Dancer Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 16 March 2012 Hubble image of Messier 9 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 March 2004 Opportunity Studies Bait in Shark Cage See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 MAR 2025 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 MAR 2025.
Questions about March 16, 2025
What space photo was released on March 16, 2025?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 16, 2025 was "Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 16, 2025?
A waning gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was March 16, 2025?
March 16, 2025 was a Sunday, day 75 of the 365 days in 2025.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 16, 2025?
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.