The sky on
your birthday.
Eagle Castle
The Eagle Nebula, a stellar nursery, glows like a neon sign in a variety of colors. This composite image highlights red sulfur gas, outlining dense knots where stars are forming. Energetic light from young, massive stars causes the gas to glow. This light also boils away dust and gas from the birth pillars, shaping the nebula.
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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 30 July 2010 Digitized sky survey image of the galaxy NGC 6822 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2014 Wide-field view of part of the Taurus star formation region See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2010 Digitized Sky Survey image of the galaxy NGC 4945 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2015 Wide-field view of the Lagoon Nebula (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2012 A ten billion year stellar dance See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 JUL 1997 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 JUL 1997.
Questions about July 30, 1997
What space photo was released on July 30, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 1997 was "Eagle Castle". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 30, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 20% lit.
What day of the week was July 30, 1997?
July 30, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 211 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.