The sky on
your birthday.
The Antennae Galaxies
Two galaxies, NGC 4038 and NGC 4039, are colliding. This ground-based image shows long streams of stars and gas, called tidal tails, arcing away from the galactic cores. The collision has triggered a burst of star formation, creating over a thousand bright, young star clusters. These Antennae Galaxies are a dramatic example of how galactic interactions can reshape the universe.
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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 22 October 2012 Violent star formation episodes in dwarf galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2024 M16: Pillars of Star Creation See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2001 Hugli River Delta, India See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2015 Hubble Frontier Fields view of MACSJ0416.1 to 2403 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2026 N159 (wide view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 OCT 1997 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 OCT 1997.
Questions about October 22, 1997
What space photo was released on October 22, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 1997 was "The Antennae Galaxies". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 22, 1997?
A last quarter moon, about 66% lit.
What day of the week was October 22, 1997?
October 22, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 295 of the 365 days in 1997.
Was there a meteor shower on October 22, 1997?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaked yesterday.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.