The sky on
your birthday.
Gamma-Ray Earth
This pixelated image shows our Earth as seen in gamma rays, the most energetic form of light. These gamma rays have over 35 million electron volts, compared to a typical visible light photon's two electron volts. The image was created by combining seven years of data from the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory.
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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 June 2006 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2018 Saturn's Iapetus: Painted Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 1996 North Pole Region of the Moon as Seen by Clementine See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 1998 Multispectral Mosaic of the Aristarchus Crater and Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2013 View of the sky around young star HD 95086 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2025 Sombrero Galaxy (NIRCam image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JUN 2006 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 JUN 2006.
Questions about June 3, 2006
What space photo was released on June 3, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 3, 2006 was "Gamma-Ray Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 3, 2006?
A first quarter moon, about 44% lit.
What day of the week was June 3, 2006?
June 3, 2006 was a Saturday, day 154 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 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.