The sky on
your birthday.
Stars Without Galaxies Credit:
Not all stars are found within galaxies. The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered about 600 red giant stars adrift in the intergalactic space of the Virgo Cluster. This image shows an artist's conception of the sky from a hypothetical planet orbiting such a lonely star. The night sky on such a world would be sparse, lacking the dense band of stars we see in our own Milky Way.
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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 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 3 FEB 1997.
Questions about February 3, 1997
What space photo was released on February 3, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 1997 was "Stars Without Galaxies Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 3, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 18% lit.
What day of the week was February 3, 1997?
February 3, 1997 was a Monday, day 34 of the 365 days in 1997.
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