The sky on
your birthday.
Tarantula Credit:
The Tarantula Nebula, also known as NGC 2070, is a vast star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, about 165,000 light-years distant in the constellation Dorado. Its popular name comes from its spidery appearance, but this cosmic arachnid stretches a thousand light-years across. If it were as close as the Orion Nebula, it would span 30 degrees of the sky, the width of 60 full moons.
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 June 1998 MC-1 Mare Boreum Region See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 2009 Around the Arches Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 2012 A bright spark in a nearby spiral galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 1998 Global Color Mosaic of Triton See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 1998 Europa Crescent See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 JUN 1997 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 JUN 1997.
Questions about June 4, 1997
What space photo was released on June 4, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 1997 was "Tarantula Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 4, 1997?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was June 4, 1997?
June 4, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 155 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.