The sky on
your birthday.
Galaxies Cluster Toward the Great Attractor
Galaxies cluster together in the direction of a massive concentration known as the Great Attractor. The galaxies in this image are part of ACO 3627, also called the Norma Cluster. This cluster is near the center of the Great Attractor, which is 250 million light-years away.
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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 January 2024 Zeta Oph: Runaway Star See it as a poster -
Released on 4 January 2016 Earthset from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter See it as a poster -
Released on 4 January 2025 A red and green aurora shimmers brightly above Ontario, Canada See it as a poster -
Released on 4 January 2025 A red and green aurora borealis above Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence See it as a poster -
Released on 4 January 2025 An aurora shimmers and dances above the city lights of Canada See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 JAN 2000 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 JAN 2000.
Questions about January 4, 2000
What space photo was released on January 4, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 2000 was "Galaxies Cluster Toward the Great Attractor". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 4, 2000?
A waning crescent moon, about 6% lit.
What day of the week was January 4, 2000?
January 4, 2000 was a Tuesday, day 4 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on January 4, 2000?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peak tonight.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.