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“Spiral Galaxy NGC 253 Almost Sideways” is copyrighted by Jean-Charles Cuillandre. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteSpiral galaxy NGC 253 is seen almost edge-on, making it one of the brightest spirals in the sky. It is the largest member of the Sculptor Group of Galaxies, our nearest galactic neighbors. Located about 10 million light-years away, NGC 253 is known for its high rate of star formation.
The Earth on 25 May 2003 · Caspian Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 25 May 2003, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 25 MAY 2003 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 MAY 2003.
Questions about May 25, 2003
What space photo was released on May 25, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 2003 was "Spiral Galaxy NGC 253 Almost Sideways". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on May 25, 2003?
A last quarter moon, about 31% lit.
What day of the week was May 25, 2003?
May 25, 2003 was a Sunday, day 145 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 25, 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.