The sky on
your birthday.
Big Mars from Hubble
Today, Mars and Earth will pass closer than in nearly 60,000 years. Mars, noticeably red, will be the brightest object in the eastern sky after sunset. This image of Mars was taken just last night by the Hubble Space Telescope. Many communities are hosting 'Mars Watch 2003' events for public viewing.
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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 27 August 2003 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Striking star clusters and irregular clumps See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2018 GOODS-South Hubble Deep UV Legacy Field See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Starstruck image of Arp 263 See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Arp 263 (crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2024 Peeking into Perseus (wide field view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 AUG 2003 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 AUG 2003.
Questions about August 27, 2003
What space photo was released on August 27, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 2003 was "Big Mars from Hubble". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 27, 2003?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was August 27, 2003?
August 27, 2003 was a Wednesday, day 239 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 27, 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.