The sky on
your birthday.
Venus' Once Molten Surface Credit:
This computer reconstruction of Venus's surface comes from data collected by the Magellan spacecraft. Magellan orbited Venus from 1990 to 1994, using radar to map the planet beneath its thick clouds. It revealed large circular domes, typically 25 kilometers across, thought to be formed by volcanism on a once-molten surface.
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 3 June 2018 Saturn's Iapetus: Painted Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 1996 North Pole Region of the Moon as Seen by Clementine See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 1998 Multispectral Mosaic of the Aristarchus Crater and Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2013 View of the sky around young star HD 95086 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2025 Sombrero Galaxy (NIRCam image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JUN 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 3 JUN 1997.
Questions about June 3, 1997
What space photo was released on June 3, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 3, 1997 was "Venus' Once Molten Surface Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 3, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 6% lit.
What day of the week was June 3, 1997?
June 3, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 154 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.