The sky on
your birthday.
Pathfinder on Mars
On July 4th, the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft successfully landed on Mars using fireworks, a parachute, and airbags. The spacecraft appears healthy after its complicated landing sequence. This mosaic of images from the Martian surface was transmitted shortly after Pathfinder reestablished communication with its mission operators.
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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 5 July 2026 Saturn's Iapetus: Painted Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 5 July 2017 Wide-field image of the sky around Messier 77 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 July 2021 One of the Greats See it as a poster -
Released on 5 July 2015 Zeta Oph: Runaway Star See it as a poster -
Released on 5 July 2011 Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 JUL 1997 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 JUL 1997.
Questions about July 5, 1997
What space photo was released on July 5, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 1997 was "Pathfinder on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 5, 1997?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was July 5, 1997?
July 5, 1997 was a Saturday, day 186 of the 365 days in 1997.
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