The sky on
your birthday.
M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy Credit:
The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51, is a classic spiral galaxy about 15 million light years distant. Its spiral structure is likely due to gravitational interaction with a smaller galaxy. The smaller galaxy, visible above and to the right, is actually behind M51. Dust in M51's spiral arm blocks some of the light from this background galaxy.
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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 25 January 2026 Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2012 Distant star-forming galaxies in the early Universe See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2004 Meridiani Planum in Color See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2011 The Rippled Red Ribbons of SNR 0509 See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2013 Matijevic Hill Panorama See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 JAN 1997 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 25 JAN 1997.
Questions about January 25, 1997
What space photo was released on January 25, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 25, 1997 was "M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 25, 1997?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was January 25, 1997?
January 25, 1997 was a Saturday, day 25 of the 365 days in 1997.
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