The sky on
your birthday.
Saturn with Moons Tethys and Dione
Voyager 1 captured this view of Saturn and two of its larger moons, Tethys and Dione, during its 1980 flyby. The extensive ring system casts a shadow on the planet, as does Tethys. Saturn's rings are made of ice chunks, and the largest gap visible, the Cassini Division, is named after its discoverer.
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 31 May 2010 The massive compact star cluster in NGC 3603 and its surroundings See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2018 Peculiar galaxy NGC 3256 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2018 Wide-field image of NGC 3256 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2021 The Eponymous NGC 691 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2026 Eagle Nebula Pillars in Infrared from Hubble See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 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 31 MAY 1997.
Questions about May 31, 1997
What space photo was released on May 31, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 1997 was "Saturn with Moons Tethys and Dione". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 31, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 28% lit.
What day of the week was May 31, 1997?
May 31, 1997 was a Saturday, day 151 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.