The sky on
your birthday.
560 Kilometers Above Europa
This image shows a close-up view of Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. It was taken from an altitude of 560 kilometers, providing a detailed look at its icy surface. Europa is known for its smooth surface and evidence of a subsurface ocean, making it a prime target in the search for extraterrestrial life.
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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 March 2005 Spirit 360-Degree View on Sol 409 (vertical) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2009 Trio of galaxies mixes it up See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2009 Wide-field view of NGC 7173 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2010 Around NGC 1788 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2025 A spiral of the water snake See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 MAR 1998 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 MAR 1998.
Questions about March 3, 1998
What space photo was released on March 3, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 1998 was "560 Kilometers Above Europa". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 3, 1998?
A waxing crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was March 3, 1998?
March 3, 1998 was a Tuesday, day 62 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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