The sky on
your birthday.
A New Constellation Takes Hold
Happy April Fools' Day from APOD! This image shows what appears to be a new constellation, Ollie the Owl, dominating the southern hemisphere. In reality, it's a bird perched on the Tololo All Sky Camera, creating a humorous illusion for the annual tradition.
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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 1 April 2003 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
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Released on 1 April 2011 WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2004 Lion King Surveys Homeland See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2024 Two’s company See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 APR 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 1 APR 2003.
Questions about April 1, 2003
What space photo was released on April 1, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2003 was "A New Constellation Takes Hold". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 1, 2003?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was April 1, 2003?
April 1, 2003 was a Tuesday, day 91 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 1, 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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