The sky on
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Trapezium: In the Heart of Orion
At the heart of Orion lies the Trapezium, four bright stars dominating the core of the Orion Nebula Star Cluster. These stars, about three million years old, power the nebula's visible glow with their ultraviolet radiation. The cluster spans about 1.5 light-years in radius.
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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 13 August 2025 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 13 August 2025 · Italy and the Adriatic See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 1996 Artemis Corona C2-MIDR See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2019 Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2018 Galactic treasure chest See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2020 Wide-field view of Betelgeuse (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 1996 Venus - Ovda Regio See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 AUG 2025 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 13 AUG 2025.
Questions about August 13, 2025
What space photo was released on August 13, 2025?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2025 was "Trapezium: In the Heart of Orion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 13, 2025?
A waning gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was August 13, 2025?
August 13, 2025 was a Wednesday, day 225 of the 365 days in 2025.
Was there a meteor shower on August 13, 2025?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peak tonight.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 13, 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?
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