The sky on
your birthday.
An X-ray Hot Supernova in M81
In 1993, a star in the galaxy M81 exploded. This image, taken in X-rays by the Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astrophysics, shows the hot material ejected by that supernova. M81 is close enough to Earth that observatories can examine it in detail.
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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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Released on 3 December 2009 Eta Carinae and the Keyhole Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Omega Centauri See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Trumpler 14 in the Carina Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Omega Centauri with the NTT See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Messier 55 (M55) globular cluster See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 DEC 1995 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 DEC 1995.
Questions about December 3, 1995
What space photo was released on December 3, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 1995 was "An X-ray Hot Supernova in M81". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 3, 1995?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was December 3, 1995?
December 3, 1995 was a Sunday, day 337 of the 365 days in 1995.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.