The sky on
your birthday.
Eros Horizon View
The NEAR-Shoemaker spacecraft has been orbiting asteroid Eros at only 31 miles altitude. This dramatic horizon view, recorded on May 18, spans about 0.8 miles. It reveals features as small as 13 feet across, with long, harsh shadows emphasizing the rolling surface of Eros.
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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 25 May 2000 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 25 May 2021 Moonrise See it as a poster -
Released on 25 May 2024 Manicouagan Impact Crater from Space See it as a poster -
Released on 25 May 2024 An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
Released on 25 May 2025 Lightning illuminates the clouds above Southeast Asia See it as a poster -
Released on 25 May 2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Middle Eastern nation's capital and largest city See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 MAY 2000 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 MAY 2000.
Questions about May 25, 2000
What space photo was released on May 25, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 2000 was "Eros Horizon View". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 25, 2000?
A last quarter moon, about 56% lit.
What day of the week was May 25, 2000?
May 25, 2000 was a Thursday, day 146 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 25, 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.