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NGC 7714: Starburst after Galaxy Collision
The galaxy NGC 7714 has been stretched and distorted by a recent collision with its smaller neighbor, NGC 7715. NGC 7715 is thought to have passed right through NGC 7714. The golden ring visible in the image is composed of millions of older, Sun-like stars, indicating the impact of the collision.
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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 17 March 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 17 March 2024 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2005 Opportunity View on Sol 397 (vertical) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2016 R136 observed with WFC3 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2025 Colourful clouds of a nearby neighbour See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2020 A radiant aurora crowns the Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky as the International Space Station orbited 262 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2017 New Hubble image of Kleinmann-Low Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 MAR 2024 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 17 MAR 2024.
Questions about March 17, 2024
What space photo was released on March 17, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2024 was "NGC 7714: Starburst after Galaxy Collision". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 17, 2024?
A first quarter moon, about 47% lit.
What day of the week was March 17, 2024?
March 17, 2024 was a Sunday, day 77 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 17, 2024?
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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