The sky on
your birthday.
Surveyor Night Launch Credit:
In November 1967, an Atlas Centaur rocket launched the Surveyor 6 spacecraft toward the Moon. The Surveyor series of robotic probes were the first US spacecraft to achieve soft landings on the Moon. These missions paved the way for the Apollo program. Atlas Centaur rockets were workhorses, launching many lunar and planetary probes in the 1960s and 70s.
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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 November 2014 Scarlet and smoke See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2025 Revisiting an unusual spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2009 Gigantic structure of galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2008 Aftermath of Hurricane Ike along Texas Coast See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2003 N44 in the Large Magellanic Cloud (central region) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 NOV 1996 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 NOV 1996.
Questions about November 3, 1996
What space photo was released on November 3, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 1996 was "Surveyor Night Launch Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 3, 1996?
A last quarter moon, about 52% lit.
What day of the week was November 3, 1996?
November 3, 1996 was a Sunday, day 308 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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