The sky on
your birthday.
A Primordial Quasar
This is an artist's impression of a primordial quasar, as it might have appeared in the early universe. Quasars are supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies, glowing brightly as gas and dust fall into them. The nature of the gas surrounding these early quasars is still a mystery.
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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 20 May 2003 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 20 May 2009 The Virgo Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 20 May 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the Medusa Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 20 May 2024 A jewel in the queen’s hair See it as a poster -
Released on 20 May 2020 Wide-field view of the region of the sky where AB Aurigae is located See it as a poster -
Released on 20 May 2015 ESO’s Very Large Telescope images the Medusa Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 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 20 MAY 2003.
Questions about May 20, 2003
What space photo was released on May 20, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 20, 2003 was "A Primordial Quasar". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 20, 2003?
A waning gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was May 20, 2003?
May 20, 2003 was a Tuesday, day 140 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 20, 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.