The sky on
your birthday.
Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 Fragments
Periodic comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 has broken up at least twice. This comet, a mix of ice and dust from the early solar system, first split into several pieces in 1995. Then, in 2006, it disintegrated into dozens of fragments that spread across several degrees of the sky. Comets are fragile, and heat, gravity, and outgassing can cause them to break apart.
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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 September 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 3 September 2023 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the dark cloud Lupus 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2012 Globular Star Cluster M4 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2014 The dark cloud Lupus 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2002 Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2006 Viking 2 30th! See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 SEP 2023 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 SEP 2023.
Questions about September 3, 2023
What space photo was released on September 3, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 2023 was "Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 Fragments". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 3, 2023?
A waning gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was September 3, 2023?
September 3, 2023 was a Sunday, day 246 of the 365 days in 2023.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.