The sky on
your birthday.
The Galactic Center Radio Arc
The Galactic Center Radio Arc is a structure of long, parallel rays of charged particles, seen here in radio waves. These rays slant across the top of this image, jutting out from the galactic plane. The bright radio structure at the bottom right is Sagittarius A*, which surrounds the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center. This entire region is a dynamic environment, shaped by magnetic fields and energetic processes.
We cannot put this date's photograph on paper at poster size. We can print the nearest public archive plate to your date instead.
See print sizesPrinted, shipped and sold by Zazzle
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.
-
The Earth on your day The Earth on 3 April 2005 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2013 Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 NGC 1672 in Dorado (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2024 Unusual Nebula Pa 30 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2023 Aftermath of a cosmic explosion See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 Stellar nursery in the arms of NGC 1672 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 APR 2005 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 APR 2005.
Questions about April 3, 2005
What space photo was released on April 3, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2005 was "The Galactic Center Radio Arc". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 3, 2005?
A last quarter moon, about 33% lit.
What day of the week was April 3, 2005?
April 3, 2005 was a Sunday, day 93 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 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.