The sky on
your birthday.
A Passing Spaceship Views Earth
This is how Earth appeared to the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft. NEAR launched in 1996 and passed Earth on its way to asteroid 433 Eros. The image shows the western part of Earth's Southern Hemisphere, with prominent features like snow-covered Antarctica and swirling cloud systems.
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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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Released on 4 February 2011 Zeta Oph: Runaway Star See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2024 The Cone Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2019 The darkness within? See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2025 Galaxy LEDA 1313424 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2021 Apollo 14: A View from Antares See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 FEB 1998 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 FEB 1998.
Questions about February 4, 1998
What space photo was released on February 4, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 1998 was "A Passing Spaceship Views Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 4, 1998?
A first quarter moon, about 51% lit.
What day of the week was February 4, 1998?
February 4, 1998 was a Wednesday, day 35 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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