The sky on
your birthday.
One Small Step
On July 20, 1969, a human first stepped onto the Moon. This image shows the first lunar footprint, made by Neil Armstrong. It is estimated that one billion people worldwide watched Armstrong's first step. The live transmission from a camera on the lunar lander was one of the highest-rated television shows ever.
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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 October 2024 Westerlund 1 (wide-field view) See it as a poster -
Released on 4 October 2010 Star formation fireworks in Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 4 October 2021 NGC 4676: When Mice Collide See it as a poster -
Released on 4 October 2005 NASA Space Observatories Glimpse Faint Afterglow of Nearby Stellar Explosion See it as a poster -
Released on 4 October 2021 A Dangerous Dance See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 OCT 1998 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 OCT 1998.
Questions about October 4, 1998
What space photo was released on October 4, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 1998 was "One Small Step". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 4, 1998?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was October 4, 1998?
October 4, 1998 was a Sunday, day 277 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.