The sky on
your birthday.
Looking Down on Saturn
This unique view of Saturn's night side, with its shadow cast across the rings, was taken by the Voyager 1 spacecraft in 1980. From Earth, we can only see the day side of Saturn because our planet is closer to the Sun. Voyager 1 provided unprecedented close-up images of the gas giant. The Cassini mission later provided even more detailed views of Saturn and its rings.
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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 21 September 2010 A Nebula by Any Other Name See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2010 In the Grip of the Scorpion Claw See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2015 Spiral Galaxy M96 from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2020 Dark Matter Surplus See it as a poster -
Released on 21 September 2022 Neptune Wide-Field (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 21 SEP 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 21 SEP 1997.
Questions about September 21, 1997
What space photo was released on September 21, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 21, 1997 was "Looking Down on Saturn". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 21, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was September 21, 1997?
September 21, 1997 was a Sunday, day 264 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.