The sky on
your birthday.
Standing on the Moon Credit:
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin stands on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. He was the second person to walk on the Moon, following Neil Armstrong. The plaque they erected reads: 'HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON JULY 1969 A.D. WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND.' Michael Collins orbited above in the Command Module.
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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 2 February 2020 Zeta Oph: Runaway Star See it as a poster -
Released on 2 February 2011 Wide Field Imager view of the spiral galaxy NGC 3621 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 February 2025 The Milky Way appears beyond Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 2 February 2013 Herschel's Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 2 February 2025 Comet G3 ATLAS Disintegrates See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 FEB 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 2 FEB 1997.
Questions about February 2, 1997
What space photo was released on February 2, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 2, 1997 was "Standing on the Moon Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 2, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 27% lit.
What day of the week was February 2, 1997?
February 2, 1997 was a Sunday, day 33 of the 365 days in 1997.
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