The sky on
your birthday.
Barred Spiral Milky Way
Recent Spitzer Space Telescope data suggests our Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy. Looking from within the disk, the true structure is hard to see. However, an infrared survey of 30 million stars reveals a central bar about 27,000 light-years long. This changes our understanding of our home galaxy's shape.
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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 25 August 2005 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 1995 First infrared ESO image of comet Hale-Bopp See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2014 Light and dark See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2025 Taking a third look See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2014 Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tail See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2010 WISE Captures the Unicorn Rose See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 AUG 2005 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 25 AUG 2005.
Questions about August 25, 2005
What space photo was released on August 25, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2005 was "Barred Spiral Milky Way". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 25, 2005?
A waning gibbous moon, about 71% lit.
What day of the week was August 25, 2005?
August 25, 2005 was a Thursday, day 237 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 25, 2005?
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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