The sky on
your birthday.
X-Rays from M17
M17, also known as the Omega or Swan Nebula, is a star-forming region in Sagittarius about 5,000 light-years away. The Chandra X-ray Observatory shows many massive young stars in the pink central region. These stars sculpt the glowing gas cloud into its bowed and hollowed-out shape.
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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 21 August 2003 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2023 Webb captures detailed beauty of Ring Nebula (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2023 Webb captures detailed beauty of Ring Nebula (NIRCam image - cropped) See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2023 Webb captures detailed beauty of Ring Nebula (MIRI image - cropped) See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2023 Hubble’s view of the Ring Nebula (2013 image - cropped) See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2017 2017 Total Solar Eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 21 AUG 2003 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 AUG 2003.
Questions about August 21, 2003
What space photo was released on August 21, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2003 was "X-Rays from M17". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 21, 2003?
A last quarter moon, about 37% lit.
What day of the week was August 21, 2003?
August 21, 2003 was a Thursday, day 233 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 21, 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.