The sky on
your birthday.
Far Side of the Sun
The SOHO spacecraft looks at the Sun constantly. Its instruments can map magnetic fields on the far side of the Sun, the side we cannot see from Earth. This is one such map, showing a large active region on the side of the Sun facing away from us.
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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 3 May 2001 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2011 Globular Cluster M15 from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2021 Apollo 11: Earth, Moon, Spaceship See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2026 Trifid Pillars and Jets See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2010 Spiral Galaxy NGC 3190 Almost Sideways See it as a poster -
Released on 3 May 2013 Horsehead: A Wider View See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 MAY 2001 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 3 MAY 2001.
Questions about May 3, 2001
What space photo was released on May 3, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 2001 was "Far Side of the Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 3, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 79% lit.
What day of the week was May 3, 2001?
May 3, 2001 was a Thursday, day 123 of the 365 days in 2001.
Was there a meteor shower on May 3, 2001?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaks in 3 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 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.