The sky on
your birthday.
The Energetic Jet from Centaurus A
The center of the active galaxy Centaurus A is hidden from optical view by stars, gas, and dust. However, radio and X-ray telescopes can trace a remarkable jet of high-energy particles streaming from its core. This composite image shows the radio emission in red and X-rays in blue, revealing the inner 4,000 light-years of the jet.
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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 May 2003 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2024 Star-studded cluster (NGC 6440 NIRCam wide-field image) See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2014 Ubinas Volcano Activity in Peruvian Andes See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2014 Galaxy cluster MACS J1720+35 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2021 Perseverance from Ingenuity See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2018 The Aurora and the Sunrise See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 MAY 2003 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 MAY 2003.
Questions about May 1, 2003
What space photo was released on May 1, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2003 was "The Energetic Jet from Centaurus A". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 1, 2003?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was May 1, 2003?
May 1, 2003 was a Thursday, day 121 of the 365 days in 2003.
Was there a meteor shower on May 1, 2003?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaks in 5 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 1, 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.