The sky on
your birthday.
“A View to the Sunset” is copyrighted by Stefan Seip. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis image captures a sunset near Wasserberg, Germany, on May 11. The photographer used a digital camera and a zoom lens to create this uncommon view of the setting Sun. Sunsets, often inspiring, are among the most photographed celestial events on Earth. This particular shot offers a unique perspective on the daily phenomenon.
The Earth on 31 May 2008 · Red Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 31 May 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 31 May 2008 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2010 The massive compact star cluster in NGC 3603 and its surroundings See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2018 Peculiar galaxy NGC 3256 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2018 Wide-field image of NGC 3256 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2021 The Eponymous NGC 691 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 May 2026 Eagle Nebula Pillars in Infrared from Hubble See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 MAY 2008 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 31 MAY 2008.
Questions about May 31, 2008
What space photo was released on May 31, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2008 was "A View to the Sunset". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on May 31, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 13% lit.
What day of the week was May 31, 2008?
May 31, 2008 was a Saturday, day 152 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 31, 2008?
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.