The sky on
your birthday.
Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On
This nebula wasn't visible until 1992. That year, a white dwarf star in Cygnus exploded in a nova, an event called Nova Cygni 1992. The flash of light illuminated existing gas, exciting the hydrogen and making it glow red. The only gas actually expelled by the nova is a small red ball near the center of the photo.
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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 25 August 2002 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 1995 First infrared ESO image of comet Hale-Bopp See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2014 Light and dark See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2025 Taking a third look See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2014 Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tail See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2010 WISE Captures the Unicorn Rose See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 AUG 2002 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 AUG 2002.
Questions about August 25, 2002
What space photo was released on August 25, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2002 was "Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 25, 2002?
A waning gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was August 25, 2002?
August 25, 2002 was a Sunday, day 237 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 25, 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.