The sky on
your birthday.
Hurricane Isabel Approaches
Hurricane Isabel, a powerful storm system, was seen approaching the East Coast of the USA in this image. Hurricanes are massive swirling storms, with cloud systems that can cover an entire state. This hurricane flirted with Category 5 status, the most powerful hurricane classification.
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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 16 September 2003 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2009 Field around the planet-hosting star CoRoT-7 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2026 Webb's View of M64 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2015 Sculptor dwarf galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2024 The light of knowledge See it as a poster -
Released on 16 September 2024 Lost in a giant stellar nursery See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 SEP 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 16 SEP 2003.
Questions about September 16, 2003
What space photo was released on September 16, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2003 was "Hurricane Isabel Approaches". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 16, 2003?
A waning gibbous moon, about 73% lit.
What day of the week was September 16, 2003?
September 16, 2003 was a Tuesday, day 259 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 16, 2003?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
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