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Ultima and Thule
On January 1, the New Horizons spacecraft encountered Ultima Thule, a Kuiper Belt object 6.5 billion kilometers from the Sun. This historic image, taken just 30 minutes before closest approach, shows Ultima Thule as a contact binary. It is likely the result of a gentle collision shortly after the birth of our Solar System, making it a relic from that era.
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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 2019 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 3 January 2019 · Nile Delta and Sinai 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 2019 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 2019.
Questions about January 3, 2019
What space photo was released on January 3, 2019?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2019 was "Ultima and Thule". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 3, 2019?
A waning crescent moon, about 10% lit.
What day of the week was January 3, 2019?
January 3, 2019 was a Thursday, day 3 of the 365 days in 2019.
Was there a meteor shower on January 3, 2019?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 3, 2019?
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.