The sky on
your birthday.
Light Echoes from V838 Mon
In 1006 AD, a new star appeared in the sky, becoming brighter than Venus within days. This celestial event was recorded by observers across China, Egypt, Iraq, Italy, Japan, and Switzerland. Now known to be a supernova, it took months to fade. Modern observations have measured the speed of its still-expanding shock wave.
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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 27 March 2003 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 27 March 2013 Wide-field view of the open star cluster NGC 2547 See it as a poster -
Released on 27 March 2017 The NGC and its modern counterpart See it as a poster -
Released on 27 March 2024 A view of the Milky Way supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* in polarised light See it as a poster -
Released on 27 March 2013 Young stars in the open star cluster NGC 2547 See it as a poster -
Released on 27 March 2019 Surroundings of the star HR 8799 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 MAR 2003 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 MAR 2003.
Questions about March 27, 2003
What space photo was released on March 27, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 27, 2003 was "Light Echoes from V838 Mon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 27, 2003?
A waning crescent moon, about 30% lit.
What day of the week was March 27, 2003?
March 27, 2003 was a Thursday, day 86 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 27, 2003?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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