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NGC 1514: The Crystal Ball Nebula
NGC 1514, known as the Crystal Ball Nebula, was captured by the Gemini North telescope on Maunakea. This planetary nebula formed when a star became a red giant and ejected its outer gas layers. The central star's core heats these ejected gases, causing them to glow. NGC 1514 is located 1,500 light-years away.
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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 28 May 2026 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 28 May 2026 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2014 The Cone Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Spiral Galaxy M81 Details 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Wide-field image showing the region of M81 and M82 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2018 A green cosmic arc See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Hubble photographs grand design spiral galaxy M81 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 MAY 2026 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 28 MAY 2026.
Questions about May 28, 2026
What space photo was released on May 28, 2026?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2026 was "NGC 1514: The Crystal Ball Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 28, 2026?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was May 28, 2026?
May 28, 2026 was a Thursday, day 148 of the 365 days in 2026.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 28, 2026?
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.
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