The sky on
your birthday.
Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis
A sprawling cosmic dust cloud lies less than 500 light-years away in Corona Australis, the Southern Crown. This dense cloud, about 8 light-years long, effectively blocks light from more distant Milky Way stars. At its tip are several blue nebulae, NGC 6726, 6727, 6729, and IC 4812, whose characteristic color comes from starlight reflecting off the dust.
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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 April 2006 · Italy and the Adriatic 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 2006 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 2006.
Questions about April 3, 2006
What space photo was released on April 3, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2006 was "Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 3, 2006?
A waxing crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was April 3, 2006?
April 3, 2006 was a Monday, day 93 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 3, 2006?
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.