The sky on
your birthday.
A Star Forming Region in the LMC
Stars are born in clouds of gas and dust, and their formation can be quite colorful. This image shows a star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy. New stars can energize their surroundings by creating strong winds, heating gas, or eventually exploding as supernovae, enriching the interstellar medium with new elements.
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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 23 August 2013 The Tortured Clouds of Eta Carinae See it as a poster -
Released on 23 August 2010 Messier 71: an unusual globular cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 23 August 2020 The Helix Nebula from Blanco and Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 23 August 2021 Cluster in the Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 23 August 2025 The Milky Way appears above Earth's bright atmospheric glow See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 AUG 1997 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 AUG 1997.
Questions about August 23, 1997
What space photo was released on August 23, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 1997 was "A Star Forming Region in the LMC". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 23, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 75% lit.
What day of the week was August 23, 1997?
August 23, 1997 was a Saturday, day 235 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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