The sky on
your birthday.
Bright Stars, Dim Galaxy
Two clusters of newly formed stars are surrounded by a glowing nebula in the dim, irregular galaxy NGC 2366. This galaxy is 10 million light-years away. The younger cluster, about 2 million years old, is still enveloped in the gas and dust cloud it condensed from. The older cluster, 4 to 5 million years old, has stars whose powerful winds have begun to clear away its central regions.
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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 November 2001 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2014 Scarlet and smoke See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2025 Revisiting an unusual spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2009 Gigantic structure of galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2008 Aftermath of Hurricane Ike along Texas Coast See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2003 N44 in the Large Magellanic Cloud (central region) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 NOV 2001 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 NOV 2001.
Questions about November 3, 2001
What space photo was released on November 3, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 2001 was "Bright Stars, Dim Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 3, 2001?
A waning gibbous moon, about 94% lit.
What day of the week was November 3, 2001?
November 3, 2001 was a Saturday, day 307 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 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.