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M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind
The Cigar Galaxy, M82, appears to billow red gas and dust. This starburst galaxy was disturbed by a recent close pass with the larger spiral galaxy M81. The red glow comes from a galactic superwind, driven by the combined particle winds of many stars, pushing dust out into space.
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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 August 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 2 August 2023 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 Portrait of a Swirling Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2022 Cartwheel Galaxy (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited 271 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited 270 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis seemingly crowns the Earth's horizon as the International Space Station orbited 272 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 AUG 2023 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 AUG 2023.
Questions about August 2, 2023
What space photo was released on August 2, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2023 was "M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 2, 2023?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was August 2, 2023?
August 2, 2023 was a Wednesday, day 214 of the 365 days in 2023.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 2, 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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