The sky on
your birthday.
Running Red Rings Around Jupiter Credit:
Jupiter has rings, too, though they are much fainter than Saturn's. These infrared images, taken by the Infrared Telescope Facility in Hawaii in 1994, show Jupiter's rings, bands, and atmospheric spots. Unlike Saturn's icy rings, Jupiter's are made of fine rock particles. Also visible are two small Jovian moons, Metis and Adrastea, orbiting within the ring system.
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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 5 February 2013 The Cosmic Hearth See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Wide-field view of the Coma Galaxy Cluster (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Unusual spiral NGC 4921 in the Coma Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 in visible and X-Ray See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 wide-field (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 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 5 FEB 1997.
Questions about February 5, 1997
What space photo was released on February 5, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 1997 was "Running Red Rings Around Jupiter Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 5, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 5% lit.
What day of the week was February 5, 1997?
February 5, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 36 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.
- 1997-01-06 Blue Sun Glaring
- 1997-01-29 NGC 869 & NGC 884: A Double Open Cluster Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-02-04 Clyde W. Tombaugh: 1906-1997 Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-02-06 Comet Hale-Bopp Returns Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-02-12 Comet Hale-Bopp Develops a Tail
- 1997-03-07 Comet Hale-Bopp Enters the Evening Sky Credit: