The sky on
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“Launch of the Sun Pillar” is copyrighted by Lauri A. Kangas. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteSun pillars are caused by ice crystals reflecting sunlight in cold air. This pillar was photographed at sunrise over Lake Ontario, looking eastward from Caledon, Ontario. The sun is still low on the horizon, but its light is already creating a striking column.
The Earth on 23 January 2003 · Lake Eyre, Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 23 January 2003, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 23 January 2003 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2023 Tempestuous Young Stars in Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2013 Wide-field view of part of Orion in visible light See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2018 Ribbons and Pearls of Spiral Galaxy NGC 1398 See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2019 October Revolution Island, Russia See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2017 Starbirth with a chance of winds? See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 JAN 2003 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 JAN 2003.
Questions about January 23, 2003
What space photo was released on January 23, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2003 was "Launch of the Sun Pillar". 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 January 23, 2003?
A waning gibbous moon, about 71% lit.
What day of the week was January 23, 2003?
January 23, 2003 was a Thursday, day 23 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 23, 2003?
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.