The sky on
your birthday.
X-Rays from M83
Spiral galaxy M83 lies twelve million light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra. Its sweeping spiral arms, prominent in visible light, are still apparent in this Chandra Observatory false-color x-ray image. They are traced by diffuse, hot, x-ray emitting gas. More striking in the x-ray image is the galaxy's bright central region.
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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 6 February 2003 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2012 Transforming galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2013 Wide-field view of the entire Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 1990 Galaxy NGC 1808 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2017 A spiral in Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the HII region LHA 120-N 180B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 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 6 FEB 2003.
Questions about February 6, 2003
What space photo was released on February 6, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2003 was "X-Rays from M83". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 6, 2003?
A waxing crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was February 6, 2003?
February 6, 2003 was a Thursday, day 37 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 6, 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.