The sky on
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The Vela Pulsar's Dynamic Jet
The Vela pulsar, a neutron star, was born over 10,000 years ago in a massive supernova explosion. X-ray images from the Chandra Observatory show details of its nebula and a spectacular jet of high-energy particles. This time-lapse series shows the jet appearing to dance like an out-of-control firehose, shooting along the pulsar's direction of motion.
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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 3 July 2003 · Madagascar See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 Serene Supernova Aftermath See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 Clash of the Titans See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 NGC 3256 (HST) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2022 Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2012 Hubble image of Herbig-Haro object HH 110 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JUL 2003 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 JUL 2003.
Questions about July 3, 2003
What space photo was released on July 3, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2003 was "The Vela Pulsar's Dynamic Jet". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 3, 2003?
A waxing crescent moon, about 16% lit.
What day of the week was July 3, 2003?
July 3, 2003 was a Thursday, day 184 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 3, 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.