The sky on
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NGC 602 and Beyond
NGC 602 is a young star cluster, only about 5 million years old, located in the Small Magellanic Cloud. This Hubble image, enhanced by Chandra X-ray and Spitzer infrared data, shows the cluster surrounded by gas and dust. Energetic radiation and shock waves from the massive young stars have eroded the dusty material, creating fantastic ridges and swept-back shapes.
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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 2 April 2017 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 2 April 2017 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2007 On Approach: Jupiter and Io See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 The contrasting galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2008 The majestic globular Omega Centauri See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2008 Wide-field of Omega Centauri and its surroundings (DSS2, ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 APR 2017 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 2 APR 2017.
Questions about April 2, 2017
What space photo was released on April 2, 2017?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2017 was "NGC 602 and Beyond". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 2, 2017?
A first quarter moon, about 33% lit.
What day of the week was April 2, 2017?
April 2, 2017 was a Sunday, day 92 of the 365 days in 2017.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 2, 2017?
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.