The sky on
your birthday.
At the Edge of the Crescent Nebula
The Crescent Nebula is a shell of gas expanding rapidly around a dying star. This Hubble Space Telescope image shows a bright, dynamic section of the nebula, about three light-years across. The nebula began to form roughly 250,000 years ago when the central Wolf-Rayet star, WR 136, started shedding its outer layers through a strong stellar wind.
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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 2 August 2000 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 Portrait of a Swirling Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2022 Cartwheel Galaxy (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2023 M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited 271 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited 270 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 AUG 2000 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 AUG 2000.
Questions about August 2, 2000
What space photo was released on August 2, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2000 was "At the Edge of the Crescent Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 2, 2000?
A waxing crescent moon, about 5% lit.
What day of the week was August 2, 2000?
August 2, 2000 was a Wednesday, day 215 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 2, 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.