The sky on
your birthday.
A Superwind from the Cigar Galaxy
The Cigar Galaxy, also known as M82, is experiencing a galactic 'superwind.' This image from the Subaru Telescope highlights the red, expanding gas. While a close pass with M81 stirred up M82, the superwind is driven by the combined particle winds from many stars, pushing gas out of the galaxy.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 4 April 2000 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2014 Iridescent Glory of Nearby Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2019 Messier 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2013 Hubble/Chandra/Spitzer composite image of NGC 602, in the “wing” of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2009 Irregular galaxy NGC 55 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2025 Stellar sculptors in NGC 346 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 APR 2000 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 APR 2000.
Questions about April 4, 2000
What space photo was released on April 4, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2000 was "A Superwind from the Cigar Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 4, 2000?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was April 4, 2000?
April 4, 2000 was a Tuesday, day 95 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 4, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.