The sky on
your birthday.
Astro-2 In Orbit
Six years ago, the Astro-2 mission carried three ultraviolet telescopes into orbit aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. These instruments, including the Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope, studied the universe in wavelengths not visible from Earth. They were perched about 350 kilometers above the Australian desert, collecting data on stars and galaxies.
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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 March 2001 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2005 Opportunity View on Sol 397 (vertical) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2016 R136 observed with WFC3 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2025 Colourful clouds of a nearby neighbour See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2020 A radiant aurora crowns the Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky as the International Space Station orbited 262 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2017 New Hubble image of Kleinmann-Low Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 MAR 2001 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 MAR 2001.
Questions about March 17, 2001
What space photo was released on March 17, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2001 was "Astro-2 In Orbit". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 17, 2001?
A last quarter moon, about 48% lit.
What day of the week was March 17, 2001?
March 17, 2001 was a Saturday, day 76 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 17, 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.