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“Galaxy NGC 4388 Expels Huge Gas Cloud” is copyrighted by Suprime-Cam. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Subaru Telescope captured this image of spiral galaxy NGC 4388, which is expelling a huge cloud of gas. The gas cloud extends over 100,000 light-years, a surprising find for astronomers. NGC 4388 is an active galaxy, meaning it has a very bright, energetic nucleus. This galaxy is about 60 million light-years away and is part of the Virgo Cluster, the closest major galaxy cluster to us.
The Earth on 3 June 2002 · Lake Eyre, Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 3 June 2002, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 2002 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 2002.
Questions about June 3, 2002
What space photo was released on June 3, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 3, 2002 was "Galaxy NGC 4388 Expels Huge Gas Cloud". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on June 3, 2002?
A last quarter moon, about 48% lit.
What day of the week was June 3, 2002?
June 3, 2002 was a Monday, day 154 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 3, 2002?
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.