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The Helix Nebula from CFHT
The Helix Nebula, also known as NGC 7293, is a gas cloud created at the end of a star's life. It is one of the brightest and closest examples of a planetary nebula. From our perspective, the expelled outer gases look like we are looking down a helix. The central core will become a white dwarf star, and its energetic light causes the gas to glow.
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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 January 2018 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 3 January 2018 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2006 Spirit Rover on Husband Hill See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2011 Stellar powerhouses in the Eagle Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2015 - It's a full moon as viewed from the International Space Station (ISS) on 3 January 2015 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2014 Outcrop on Murray Ridge Section of Martian Crater Rim See it as a poster -
Released on 3 January 2024 The sun's glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean revealing the island country of the Republic of Cabo Verde (left) off See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JAN 2018 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 JAN 2018.
Questions about January 3, 2018
What space photo was released on January 3, 2018?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2018 was "The Helix Nebula from CFHT". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 3, 2018?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was January 3, 2018?
January 3, 2018 was a Wednesday, day 3 of the 365 days in 2018.
Was there a meteor shower on January 3, 2018?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 3, 2018?
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?
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