The sky on
your birthday.
A Huge Impact Crater on Mars
The large impact crater Schiaparelli, near the center of this image, was likely caused by an asteroid collision. This full-face mosaic of Mars shows many other craters from smaller impacts over billions of years. White carbon dioxide frost is visible in the Hellas basin at the lower right. Temperatures there can drop to -140 degrees Celsius.
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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 February 2016 The Rho Ophiuchi star formation region in the constellation of Ophiuchus See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2012 Wide-field view of NGC 1073 and its surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2010 Star formation in the constellation of Carina See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2024 Apollo 14: A View from Antares See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2005 Light continues to echo three years after stellar outburst See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 FEB 1996 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 FEB 1996.
Questions about February 3, 1996
What space photo was released on February 3, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 1996 was "A Huge Impact Crater on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 3, 1996?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was February 3, 1996?
February 3, 1996 was a Saturday, day 34 of the 366 days in 1996.
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