The sky on
your birthday.
SMART-1: Pythagoras Crater
This mosaic of images from ESA's SMART-1 spacecraft shows Pythagoras Crater on the Moon. The crater is 120 kilometers wide, with central peaks and terraced walls. These features are characteristic of large, complex impact craters, formed by the rebound of the lunar crust during the impact. SMART-1 reached lunar orbit in November, after a 13-month journey powered by an ion engine.
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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 3 February 2005 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2016 The Rho Ophiuchi star formation region in the constellation of Ophiuchus See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2012 Wide-field view of NGC 1073 and its surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2010 Star formation in the constellation of Carina See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2024 Apollo 14: A View from Antares See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2005 Light continues to echo three years after stellar outburst See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 FEB 2005 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 FEB 2005.
Questions about February 3, 2005
What space photo was released on February 3, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2005 was "SMART-1: Pythagoras Crater". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 3, 2005?
A last quarter moon, about 32% lit.
What day of the week was February 3, 2005?
February 3, 2005 was a Thursday, day 34 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 3, 2005?
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.