The sky on
your birthday.
Edge-On Spiral Galaxy NGC 891 Credit and Copyright:
This is NGC 891, a spiral galaxy seen edge-on, much like we believe our own Milky Way appears. Its thin disk of stars, gas, and dust is clearly visible, with a prominent dark lane of dust obscuring its central plane. Billions of stars orbit its core, many moving at speeds that hint at unseen dark matter.
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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 28 February 2013 Wide-field view of the sky around the young star HD 100546 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2022 Not-So-Close Encounter See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2011 Orion’s lesser-known nebula takes centre stage See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2025 Webb visits a star-forming spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2023 Seeing Triple See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 FEB 1997 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 FEB 1997.
Questions about February 28, 1997
What space photo was released on February 28, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 1997 was "Edge-On Spiral Galaxy NGC 891 Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 28, 1997?
A last quarter moon, about 64% lit.
What day of the week was February 28, 1997?
February 28, 1997 was a Friday, day 59 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.
- 1997-01-29 NGC 869 & NGC 884: A Double Open Cluster Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-02-21 New Eyes for the Hubble Space Telescope Credit:
- 1997-02-27 Comet Hale-Bopp is That Bright Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-03-01 Galaxy Dwingeloo 1 Emerges Credit:
- 1997-03-07 Comet Hale-Bopp Enters the Evening Sky Credit:
- 1997-03-30 Dusty Galaxy Centaurus A Credit: