The sky on
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Springtime Comet Fever Credit:
Comet Hale-Bopp was a major celestial event in the spring of 1997, coinciding with the Vernal Equinox. This photograph, taken on March 16, shows the comet with its distinct tails. The comet captured significant public attention, making that spring memorable for many skywatchers. Its visibility and beauty made 'comet fever' understandable.
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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 20 March 2017 Defying cosmic convention See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2013 Wide-field view of the sky around the spiral galaxy NGC 1637 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2023 Portrait of a galactic jellyfish See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2008 Chloride Salt Deposit in Southern Highlands of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2020 The city lights at the intersection of Europe and Asia sparkle underneath an atmospheric glow and a starry night sky See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 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 20 MAR 1997.
Questions about March 20, 1997
What space photo was released on March 20, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 1997 was "Springtime Comet Fever Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 20, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 87% lit.
What day of the week was March 20, 1997?
March 20, 1997 was a Thursday, day 79 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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