The sky on
your birthday.
Moonrise, Planet Earth
During the Astro-1 mission in 1990, Space Shuttle astronauts photographed this view of the full Moon rising above Earth's limb. The foreground shows towering clouds in the troposphere, the lowest layer of our atmosphere. Above, the blue stratosphere fades into the blackness of space. This image captures the strong visual elements of both the Moon and Earth's atmosphere.
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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 27 May 2011 Hubble ACS SWEEPS field See it as a poster -
Released on 27 May 2024 The lights of a galactic bar See it as a poster -
Released on 27 May 2010 Detailed view of a section of the Large Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 27 May 2025 A glimpse of the distant past See it as a poster -
Released on 27 May 2021 Hubble Captures NGC 2276 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 MAY 1997 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 MAY 1997.
Questions about May 27, 1997
What space photo was released on May 27, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 27, 1997 was "Moonrise, Planet Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 27, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 70% lit.
What day of the week was May 27, 1997?
May 27, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 147 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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