The sky on
your birthday.
Hale-Bopp Brighest Comet This Decade Credit:
Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997 surpassed the brightness of the Great Comet of 1996 and almost every star in the sky. This photograph captures its brilliance about two weeks before its maximum light. Visible from the Northern Hemisphere, it could be seen both after sunset and before sunrise. Its position north of Earth's orbital plane made it easily observable.
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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 13 March 2017 Star forming gas clouds in NGC 6822 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 March 2017 Seeing things sideways See it as a poster -
Released on 13 March 2023 Hubble’s neighbourhood watch See it as a poster -
Released on 13 March 1996 Venus - Volcanic Domes East of Beta Regio See it as a poster -
Released on 13 March 2002 ACO 3341 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 MAR 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 13 MAR 1997.
Questions about March 13, 1997
What space photo was released on March 13, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 1997 was "Hale-Bopp Brighest Comet This Decade Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 13, 1997?
A waxing crescent moon, about 20% lit.
What day of the week was March 13, 1997?
March 13, 1997 was a Thursday, day 72 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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