The sky on
your birthday.
The Pulsar Powered Crab
In 1054 A.D., Chinese astronomers recorded a new star in Taurus, as bright as the full Moon. This was a supernova explosion, whose remnants are now the Crab Nebula. The star's core collapsed to form a pulsar, a rapidly rotating neutron star, one of the most exotic objects known.
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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 June 2001 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
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Released on 2 June 2023 Messier 101 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 June 2011 Endeavour's Starry Night See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 JUN 2001 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 2 JUN 2001.
Questions about June 2, 2001
What space photo was released on June 2, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2001 was "The Pulsar Powered Crab". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 2, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was June 2, 2001?
June 2, 2001 was a Saturday, day 153 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 2, 2001?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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