The sky on
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The cluster RDCS1252.9-2927 (detail)
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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 31 December 2003 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2003 The cluster RDCS1252.9-2927 (overview) See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2018 The smoking gun of a newborn star See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2012 Don’t trust your eyes See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2017 To Fly Free in Space See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2024 The Twisted Disk of NGC 4753 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 DEC 2003 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 31 DEC 2003.
Questions about December 31, 2003
What space photo was released on December 31, 2003?
"The cluster RDCS1252.9-2927 (detail)", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on December 31, 2003.
What was the Moon's phase on December 31, 2003?
A first quarter moon, about 54% lit.
What day of the week was December 31, 2003?
December 31, 2003 was a Wednesday, day 365 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 31, 2003?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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