The sky on
your birthday.
Standing on the Moon
Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second person to walk on the Moon, is pictured here during the Apollo 11 mission. He and Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon while Michael Collins orbited above. They left a plaque reading, "HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON JULY 1969 A.D. WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND."
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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 May 2011 Globular Cluster M15 from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2021 Apollo 11: Earth, Moon, Spaceship See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2026 Trifid Pillars and Jets See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2010 Spiral Galaxy NGC 3190 Almost Sideways See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2013 Horsehead: A Wider View See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 MAY 1998 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 MAY 1998.
Questions about May 3, 1998
What space photo was released on May 3, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 1998 was "Standing on the Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 3, 1998?
A first quarter moon, about 45% lit.
What day of the week was May 3, 1998?
May 3, 1998 was a Sunday, day 123 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on May 3, 1998?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaks in 3 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.