The sky on
your birthday.
A GRB 000301C Symphony
In March 2000, a massive explosion, a gamma-ray burst (GRB 000301C), was detected across the universe. Instruments like Earth-orbiting RXTE, Sun-orbiting Ulysses, and asteroid-orbiting NEAR all detected a 10-second burst of high-frequency gamma radiation. Within 48 hours, the Nordic Optical Telescope observed its optical counterpart. This event allowed astronomers to study a powerful cosmic phenomenon.
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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 June 2001 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2018 Saturn's Iapetus: Painted Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 1996 North Pole Region of the Moon as Seen by Clementine See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 1998 Multispectral Mosaic of the Aristarchus Crater and Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2013 View of the sky around young star HD 95086 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2025 Sombrero Galaxy (NIRCam image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 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 3 JUN 2001.
Questions about June 3, 2001
What space photo was released on June 3, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 3, 2001 was "A GRB 000301C Symphony". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 3, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was June 3, 2001?
June 3, 2001 was a Sunday, day 154 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 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.