The sky on
your birthday.
Epimetheus and Janus: Interchangeable Moons of Saturn
These two moons of Saturn, Epimetheus and Janus, swap orbits every few years. Their orbital radii are separated by less than the moons' own radii, a mere 50 kilometers. One moon gradually catches up to the other, then they gravitationally interact and exchange places. This unique dance has fascinated astronomers since their discovery.
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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 2 November 2005 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2006 Composite Image of Galaxy Cluster MS 0735 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2006 X-ray Image of Galaxy Cluster MS 0735 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2006 Visible-Light Image of Galaxy Cluster MS 0735 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2006 Radio Image of Galaxy Cluster MS 0735 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2020 A Waterfall of Stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 NOV 2005 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 NOV 2005.
Questions about November 2, 2005
What space photo was released on November 2, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 2005 was "Epimetheus and Janus: Interchangeable Moons of Saturn". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 2, 2005?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was November 2, 2005?
November 2, 2005 was a Wednesday, day 306 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 2, 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.