BIRTHDAY · 11 JUN 2003

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NASA'S PICTURE FOR THIS DAY

“Two Million Galaxies” is copyrighted by S. Maddox (Nottingham U.) et al., APM Survey, Astrophys. Dept. Oxford U.. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This map shows two million galaxies, each a vast island of stars, gas, and dust. The galaxies are organized into immense structures, like groups, clusters, and filaments, all held together by gravity. This image is part of one of the most comprehensive sky surveys ever made.

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The Earth on 11 June 2003 · Pilbara, Western Australia

NASA TERRA · THE EARTH THAT DAY

NASA Terra took this picture on 11 June 2003, the day itself, not a release date.

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COMMON
The Earth on 11 June 2003 · Pilbara, Western Australia
2003-06-11 · ♊
SKYBORN
The Earth on 11 June 2003 · Pilbara, Western Australia
NASA TERRA · THE EARTH THAT DAY
BORN 8,554 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
♊
GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 11 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 11 JUN 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 11 JUN 2003
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 88% lit
POSITION
Day 162 of 365

Questions about June 11, 2003

What space photo was released on June 11, 2003?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 11, 2003 was "Two Million Galaxies". 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 June 11, 2003?

A waxing gibbous moon, about 88% lit.

What day of the week was June 11, 2003?

June 11, 2003 was a Wednesday, day 162 of the 365 days in 2003.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 11, 2003?

NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.

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