The sky on
your birthday.
Close-up of the Bubble Nebula
The Bubble Nebula, NGC 7635, is pushed out by the stellar wind of a massive central star. Next to it, a giant molecular cloud resists this expansion, containing the bubble's gas. The cloud is blasted by hot radiation from the bubble's central star, heating dense regions within it. This interaction creates a dynamic boundary in space.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 3 April 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 3 April 2016 · Colorado Plateau 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 2016 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 2016.
Questions about April 3, 2016
What space photo was released on April 3, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2016 was "Close-up of the Bubble Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 3, 2016?
A waning crescent moon, about 16% lit.
What day of the week was April 3, 2016?
April 3, 2016 was a Sunday, day 94 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 3, 2016?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are 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.