The sky on
your birthday.
Flying Over Asteroid Eros' West End
The NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft flew within 200 kilometers of asteroid Eros' west end, capturing a time-lapse sequence. This condensed 40-minute view shows the asteroid's rotation, with its north pole oriented towards the bottom of the image. NEAR Shoemaker continued to orbit Eros, getting as close as 50 kilometers from its center to study its composition and structure.
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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 17 April 2000 · Baja California See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Hubble’s cross-section of the cosmos See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Digitized Sky Survey Image around CLASS B1608+656 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2021 Inside the Flame Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Webb captures the spectacular galactic merger Arp 220 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Hubble spotlights a swirling spiral See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 APR 2000.
Questions about April 17, 2000
What space photo was released on April 17, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2000 was "Flying Over Asteroid Eros' West End". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 17, 2000?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was April 17, 2000?
April 17, 2000 was a Monday, day 108 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 17, 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.