The sky on
your birthday.
A Magellanic Mural
The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) are two irregular galaxies visible in Earth's Southern Hemisphere. These are two of the closest galaxies to our Milky Way. Recent observations suggest the LMC, seen on the left, is on a nearly circular orbit around our Galaxy.
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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 February 2016 The Rho Ophiuchi star formation region in the constellation of Ophiuchus See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2012 Wide-field view of NGC 1073 and its surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2010 Star formation in the constellation of Carina See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2024 Apollo 14: A View from Antares See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2005 Light continues to echo three years after stellar outburst See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 FEB 1998 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 FEB 1998.
Questions about February 3, 1998
What space photo was released on February 3, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 1998 was "A Magellanic Mural". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 3, 1998?
A first quarter moon, about 40% lit.
What day of the week was February 3, 1998?
February 3, 1998 was a Tuesday, day 34 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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