For many, the day of their birth is a date of singular importance. Have you wondered what cosmic events were occurring on that day that marked your entry into the world? Although for us it may seem like an ordinary day, for him universe every day is uniquefull of fascinating events.
This is how you can observe the Universe on your special day
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) offers a platform that allows you to view a snapshot of the universe in the day of your birth.
In imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/hst_bday/ a intuitive and easy to use pager. Simply enter your date of birth (day and month) and click “Next.”
Immediately, an image will be displayed that portrays what the universe was like on your day of birth. In addition, you will find a brief explanation of the celestial events that took place.
For example, if you were born on April 15, 2015, you could have witnessed the “Veil Nebula.” According to NASA’s website, “In this small portion of the Veil Nebula, wisps of gas are part of what remains of a star that was once 20 times more massive than our Sun. “A fast-moving shock wave from the exploding star is crashing into a wall of interstellar gas, causing it to glow.”
In addition, the platform offers the option to view the image in full screen and obtain more details about the astronomical event of that day.
If you are an astronomy or science enthusiast, this page will surely become one of your favorites. Explore the cosmos at the moment of your birth and marvel at the secrets of the universe.
