The sky on
your birthday.
VB 10: A Large Planet Orbiting a Small Star
Can a planet be as large as the star it orbits? Recent observations suggest that Van Biesbroeck's star, a small red dwarf about 20 light-years away, might have just such a planet. This dim star is known for its rapid movement across the sky. Astronomers detected a wobble in its motion, indicating a large orbiting companion.
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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 2009 · Italy and the Adriatic 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 2009 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 2009.
Questions about June 3, 2009
What space photo was released on June 3, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 3, 2009 was "VB 10: A Large Planet Orbiting a Small Star". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 3, 2009?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 78% lit.
What day of the week was June 3, 2009?
June 3, 2009 was a Wednesday, day 154 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 3, 2009?
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.