The sky on
your birthday.
Cosmic Tornado HH49/50
This cosmic tornado, Herbig-Haro 49/50, is a powerful jet blasting from a forming star, visible in this Spitzer Space Telescope view. These energetic outflows are common in young star systems. While we know they are linked to star formation, the exact cause of the spiraling structures seen here remains a mystery.
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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 2006 · Atacama and the Andes 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 2006 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 2006.
Questions about February 3, 2006
What space photo was released on February 3, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2006 was "Cosmic Tornado HH49/50". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 3, 2006?
A waxing crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was February 3, 2006?
February 3, 2006 was a Friday, day 34 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 3, 2006?
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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