The sky on
your birthday.
A Star Cluster in Motion
Star clusters are a swarm of complex motions. The stars in globular and open clusters orbit the cluster center, sometimes interacting gravitationally with a close-passing star. These orbits are not as circular as planetary orbits in our solar system. Stars often fall directly toward the center or trace unusual loops.
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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 30 July 2002 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2010 Digitized sky survey image of the galaxy NGC 6822 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2014 Wide-field view of part of the Taurus star formation region See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2010 Digitized Sky Survey image of the galaxy NGC 4945 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2015 Wide-field view of the Lagoon Nebula (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 July 2012 A ten billion year stellar dance See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 JUL 2002 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 JUL 2002.
Questions about July 30, 2002
What space photo was released on July 30, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2002 was "A Star Cluster in Motion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 30, 2002?
A waning gibbous moon, about 69% lit.
What day of the week was July 30, 2002?
July 30, 2002 was a Tuesday, day 211 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 30, 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.