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APOD is 30 Years Old Today
This image celebrates APOD's 30th anniversary, using 1,836 individual APOD images from the last five years as tiles. The mosaic creates a pixelated image reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. It is a tribute to the contributors, volunteers, and readers.
Heavy matte paper, about 200 gsm, printed in the United States and shipped free. The card stays free, the print is the thing you keep.
Prints are coming soon. The card is free to save and share in the meantime.
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 2025 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 June 2025 · Colorado Plateau 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 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 16 JUN 2025.
Questions about June 16, 2025
What space photo was released on June 16, 2025?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2025 was "APOD is 30 Years Old Today". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 16, 2025?
A waning gibbous moon, about 71% lit.
What day of the week was June 16, 2025?
June 16, 2025 was a Monday, day 167 of the 365 days in 2025.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 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.