The sky on
your birthday.
A Twisted Solar Eruptive Prominence
This time-lapse sequence shows a large eruptive prominence twisting away from the Sun. The prominence's twisted figure-eight shape indicates a complex magnetic field threading through the ejected solar particles. This event, where ten Earths could fit into its 'claw,' provides clues about the Sun's internal differential rotation and how it drives surface explosions.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 3 April 2000 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2013 Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 NGC 1672 in Dorado (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2024 Unusual Nebula Pa 30 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2023 Aftermath of a cosmic explosion See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 Stellar nursery in the arms of NGC 1672 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 APR 2000 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 APR 2000.
Questions about April 3, 2000
What space photo was released on April 3, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2000 was "A Twisted Solar Eruptive Prominence". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 3, 2000?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was April 3, 2000?
April 3, 2000 was a Monday, day 94 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 3, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.