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“M8: In the Center of the Lagoon Nebula” is copyrighted by Yuugi Kitahara. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Lagoon Nebula, M8, is a star-forming region about 5,000 light-years away. At its center lies the young open cluster NGC 6523, whose energetic light ionizes the surrounding hydrogen gas. As this gas reacquires electrons, it emits the characteristic red light seen in the nebula.
The Earth on 3 January 2001 · Sahara, Algeria
NASA Terra took this picture on 3 January 2001, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 January 2001 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2006 Spirit Rover on Husband Hill See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2011 Stellar powerhouses in the Eagle Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2015 - It's a full moon as viewed from the International Space Station (ISS) on 3 January 2015 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2014 Outcrop on Murray Ridge Section of Martian Crater Rim See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2024 The sun's glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean revealing the island country of the Republic of Cabo Verde (left) off See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JAN 2001 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 JAN 2001.
Questions about January 3, 2001
What space photo was released on January 3, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2001 was "M8: In the Center of the Lagoon Nebula". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on January 3, 2001?
A first quarter moon, about 60% lit.
What day of the week was January 3, 2001?
January 3, 2001 was a Wednesday, day 3 of the 365 days in 2001.
Was there a meteor shower on January 3, 2001?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 3, 2001?
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.