The sky on
your birthday.
Facing NGC 3344
NGC 3344 is a beautiful spiral galaxy located about 20 million light-years away in the constellation Leo Minor. We see it face-on from our position in the Milky Way. This Hubble Space Telescope image shows remarkable details in its central regions, spanning about 15,000 light-years. The galaxy's colors shift from yellowish at the core outwards.
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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 8 June 2025 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 8 June 2025 · Italy and the Adriatic See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 1998 MC-30 Mare Australe Region See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 1998 Global Color Views of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the star-forming region Messier 17 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the giant globular cluster Omega Centauri* See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 Comparison of the field of view of VST/OmegaCAM and other telescopes See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 JUN 2025 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 8 JUN 2025.
Questions about June 8, 2025
What space photo was released on June 8, 2025?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2025 was "Facing NGC 3344". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 8, 2025?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was June 8, 2025?
June 8, 2025 was a Sunday, day 159 of the 365 days in 2025.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 8, 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.
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