The sky on
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SN 1987a in the Large Magellanic Cloud
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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 1999 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 1999.
Questions about February 4, 1999
What space photo was released on February 4, 1999?
"SN 1987a in the Large Magellanic Cloud", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on February 4, 1999.
What was the Moon's phase on February 4, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 88% lit.
What day of the week was February 4, 1999?
February 4, 1999 was a Thursday, day 35 of the 365 days in 1999.
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