The sky on
your birthday.
The Barren Moon
This photo, taken by Apollo 17 astronauts orbiting the Moon in 1972, shows the barren lunar surface around the Eratosthenes and Copernicus craters. This stark, lifeless view is common now. However, in 1835, a New York newspaper sensationally reported life on the Moon, a story intended to boost its circulation.
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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 3 January 2006 Spirit Rover on Husband Hill See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2011 Stellar powerhouses in the Eagle Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2015 - It's a full moon as viewed from the International Space Station (ISS) on 3 January 2015 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2014 Outcrop on Murray Ridge Section of Martian Crater Rim See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2024 The sun's glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean revealing the island country of the Republic of Cabo Verde (left) off See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JAN 1998 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 JAN 1998.
Questions about January 3, 1998
What space photo was released on January 3, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 1998 was "The Barren Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 3, 1998?
A waxing crescent moon, about 26% lit.
What day of the week was January 3, 1998?
January 3, 1998 was a Saturday, day 3 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on January 3, 1998?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.