The sky on
your birthday.
V838 Light Echo: The Movie
This is a light echo from the star V838 Monocerotis, which suddenly brightened in 2002. The star became the brightest in the Milky Way, then faded just as quickly. Unlike a supernova, V838 Mon did not expel material, but its light illuminates the surrounding dust.
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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 2 April 2003 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2007 On Approach: Jupiter and Io See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2017 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 The contrasting galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2008 The majestic globular Omega Centauri See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 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 2 APR 2003.
Questions about April 2, 2003
What space photo was released on April 2, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2003 was "V838 Light Echo: The Movie". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 2, 2003?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was April 2, 2003?
April 2, 2003 was a Wednesday, day 92 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 2, 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.