The sky on
your birthday.
A Complete Aurora Credit:
Aurora often form complete rings around Earth's poles. This "crown," visible in orange near the top of the image, was captured by the orbiting Polar spacecraft. A complete auroral oval is usually difficult to photograph because part of it often occurs over a sunlit area. However, Polar's Earth Camera can filter out all but a specific type of ultraviolet light, allowing this full view.
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 2 April 2007 On Approach: Jupiter and Io See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2017 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 The contrasting galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2008 The majestic globular Omega Centauri See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 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 2 APR 1997.
Questions about April 2, 1997
What space photo was released on April 2, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 1997 was "A Complete Aurora Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 2, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 28% lit.
What day of the week was April 2, 1997?
April 2, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 92 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.
- 1997-03-03 Pioneer 10: The First 6 Billion Miles Illustration Credit:
- 1997-03-26 The City Comet Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-04-01 Hale-Bopp and Andromeda Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-04-03 Earth, Clouds, Sky, Comet Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-04-09 ADONIS mosaic of the Her 36 area in M8
- 1997-05-02 X-Rays From IC 443 Credit: