The sky on
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Pwyll: Icy Crater of Europa Credit:
The impact crater Pwyll on Jupiter's moon Europa is one of the youngest features on its surface. This view, from NASA's Galileo spacecraft, combines color and high-resolution black and white data. Pwyll's dark central region is about 24 miles across. Brilliant white rays of debris extend outward from the impact site.
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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 17 April 2014 Hubble’s cross-section of the cosmos See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Digitized Sky Survey Image around CLASS B1608+656 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2021 Inside the Flame Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Webb captures the spectacular galactic merger Arp 220 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Hubble spotlights a swirling spiral See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 APR 1997.
Questions about April 17, 1997
What space photo was released on April 17, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 1997 was "Pwyll: Icy Crater of Europa Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 17, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 74% lit.
What day of the week was April 17, 1997?
April 17, 1997 was a Thursday, day 107 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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