The sky on
your birthday.
Startling Star V838 Mon
In 2002, the variable star V838 Monocerotis underwent a dramatic outburst, unlike any seen before. The Hubble Space Telescope captured light echoes from this event, illuminating pre-existing dust around the star. As light from the outburst spread, it revealed the intricate structure of the surrounding nebula.
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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 5 December 2003 · Himalaya and Tibet See it as a poster -
Released on 5 December 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around VFTS 102: the fastest rotating massive star See it as a poster -
Released on 5 December 2015 Layered Craters and Icy Plains See it as a poster -
Released on 5 December 2015 Pluto Badlands See it as a poster -
Released on 5 December 1998 Jupiter Great Red Spot See it as a poster -
Released on 5 December 2022 Flight Day 20: Orion and Our Moon See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 DEC 2003 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 DEC 2003.
Questions about December 5, 2003
What space photo was released on December 5, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2003 was "Startling Star V838 Mon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 5, 2003?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 87% lit.
What day of the week was December 5, 2003?
December 5, 2003 was a Friday, day 339 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 5, 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.