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“NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble” is copyrighted by Eric Benson. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteNGC 3521, a gorgeous spiral galaxy, is about 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. Easily visible in small telescopes, it is sometimes overlooked in favor of other Leo spirals. This colorful portrait shows its characteristic patchy, irregular spiral arms laced with dust, pink star-forming regions, and star clusters. The galaxy spans about 50,000 light-years.
The Sun on 2 April 2021
NASA SDO took this picture on 2 April 2021, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 2021 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 2 April 2021 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2017 NGC 602 and Beyond 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
In tropical astrology, 2 APR 2021 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 2021.
Questions about April 2, 2021
What space photo was released on April 2, 2021?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2021 was "NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on April 2, 2021?
A waning gibbous moon, about 75% lit.
What day of the week was April 2, 2021?
April 2, 2021 was a Friday, day 92 of the 365 days in 2021.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 2, 2021?
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.