The sky on
your birthday.
The Pencil Nebula Supernova Shockwave
Moving at 500,000 kilometers per hour, a supernova shockwave plows through interstellar space. This shockwave is known as the Pencil Nebula, or NGC 2736, and is part of the Vela supernova remnant. The Vela remnant is the expanding shell of a star that exploded about 11,000 years ago. The shockwave moves from left to right, as indicated by the lack of gas on the left side of the image.
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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 9 June 2003 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2016 Pluto at Night See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 Stirring the interstellar soup See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2006 Supernova Dust Factory in M74 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2015 Galaxy NGC 7714 After Collision See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 JUN 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 9 JUN 2003.
Questions about June 9, 2003
What space photo was released on June 9, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2003 was "The Pencil Nebula Supernova Shockwave". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 9, 2003?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 71% lit.
What day of the week was June 9, 2003?
June 9, 2003 was a Monday, day 160 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 9, 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.