The sky on
your birthday.
Hale-Bopp In Stereo Credit and Copyright:
This image is a stereo pair of Hale-Bopp, combining two pictures from slightly different viewing angles. The difference was created by the comet's apparent motion as it traveled through the inner Solar System. The pictures were taken 45 minutes apart on March 25th from the Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming. They were then adjusted so the background stars matched, creating a 3D effect.
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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Released on 4 April 2014 Iridescent Glory of Nearby Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2019 Messier 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2013 Hubble/Chandra/Spitzer composite image of NGC 602, in the “wing” of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2009 Irregular galaxy NGC 55 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2025 Stellar sculptors in NGC 346 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 APR 1997 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 4 APR 1997.
Questions about April 4, 1997
What space photo was released on April 4, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 1997 was "Hale-Bopp In Stereo Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 4, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 11% lit.
What day of the week was April 4, 1997?
April 4, 1997 was a Friday, day 94 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.