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RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant
In 185 AD, Chinese astronomers recorded a new star, now identified as the earliest recorded supernova. This deep telescopic view reveals RCW 86, the wispy remnant of that stellar explosion. The new star was visible to the naked eye for months. RCW 86 is just visible against the starry background.
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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 March 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 3 March 2023 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2005 Spirit 360-Degree View on Sol 409 (vertical) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2009 Trio of galaxies mixes it up See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2009 Wide-field view of NGC 7173 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2010 Around NGC 1788 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 March 2025 A spiral of the water snake See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 MAR 2023 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 MAR 2023.
Questions about March 3, 2023
What space photo was released on March 3, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 2023 was "RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 3, 2023?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 85% lit.
What day of the week was March 3, 2023?
March 3, 2023 was a Friday, day 62 of the 365 days in 2023.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 3, 2023?
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.
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