The sky on
your birthday.
Planets In The Sun
On this day in 2000, all five naked-eye planets, the Moon, and the Sun aligned within 26 degrees in the sky. This was the closest alignment of these celestial bodies since February 1962. While not dangerous, it offered a unique opportunity to appreciate the solar system's arrangement. Looking directly at the Sun, however, would have been harmful to the eyes.
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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 5 May 2000 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2025 There is an impostor in this nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2010 The cluster of galaxies Abell 315 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2025 Face to face with a spiral’s arms See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2010 Around Abell 315 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2014 The scale of the Universe See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 MAY 2000 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 5 MAY 2000.
Questions about May 5, 2000
What space photo was released on May 5, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2000 was "Planets In The Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 5, 2000?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was May 5, 2000?
May 5, 2000 was a Friday, day 126 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on May 5, 2000?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 5, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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