The sky on
your birthday.
Loop I in the Northern Sky
Loop I is one of the largest structures in the sky, best seen in radio and X-ray maps. Spanning over a hundred degrees, part of it is known as the North Polar Spur. This X-ray image shows Loop I as a thin gas bubble about 700 light-years across. Its center is only about 400 light-years away from us.
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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 1999 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 1999.
Questions about May 3, 1999
What space photo was released on May 3, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 1999 was "Loop I in the Northern Sky". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 3, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was May 3, 1999?
May 3, 1999 was a Monday, day 123 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on May 3, 1999?
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.