The sky on
your birthday.
Hale-Bopp and Andromeda Credit and Copyright:
Which is closer, the comet or the galaxy? The comet. As Comet Hale-Bopp traveled through the inner Solar System, it passed nearly in front of the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, seen on the lower left. At the time of this picture, March 27th, Hale-Bopp was about 10 light-minutes from Earth. M31, by contrast, is about 3 million light-years distant.
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 1 April 2019 Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2019 The largest of its kind See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2011 WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2004 Lion King Surveys Homeland See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2024 Two’s company See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 APR 1997 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 APR 1997.
Questions about April 1, 1997
What space photo was released on April 1, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 1997 was "Hale-Bopp and Andromeda Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 1, 1997?
A last quarter moon, about 38% lit.
What day of the week was April 1, 1997?
April 1, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 91 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.
- 1997-03-02 Hawaii Credit:
- 1997-03-25 Hale-Bopp Brightest Comet This Century Credit:
- 1997-03-31 NGC 3242: The 'Ghost of Jupiter' Planetary Nebula Credit:
- 1997-04-02 A Complete Aurora Credit:
- 1997-04-08 Comet Hale-Bopp Over New York City Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-05-01 A Galactic Cloud of Antimatter Credit: