The sky on
your birthday.
A Galactic Cloud of Antimatter Credit:
The center of our Milky Way Galaxy glows with a mysterious cloud of antimatter. When electrons and positrons meet, they annihilate, releasing gamma rays. This cloud, detected by orbiting observatories, marks a region where fundamental particles are being created and destroyed.
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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 1 May 2024 Star-studded cluster (NGC 6440 NIRCam wide-field image) See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2014 Ubinas Volcano Activity in Peruvian Andes See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2014 Galaxy cluster MACS J1720+35 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2021 Perseverance from Ingenuity See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2018 The Aurora and the Sunrise See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 MAY 1997 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 MAY 1997.
Questions about May 1, 1997
What space photo was released on May 1, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 1997 was "A Galactic Cloud of Antimatter Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 1, 1997?
A last quarter moon, about 33% lit.
What day of the week was May 1, 1997?
May 1, 1997 was a Thursday, day 121 of the 365 days in 1997.
Was there a meteor shower on May 1, 1997?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaks in 5 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.