The sky on
your birthday.
Reflection Nebula M78
M78 is a bright reflection nebula in Orion, about 1,600 light-years from Earth. It's five light-years across, glowing with an eerie blue light from several recently formed stars. The dust within the nebula not only absorbs light but also reflects it, and the scattering of light enhances its blue color, similar to how our daytime sky appears blue.
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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 24 April 2000 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2008 NGC 3690 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2008 ESO 69-6 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2008 NGC 7469 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2017 A matter of distance See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2008 Arp 256 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 APR 2000 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 APR 2000.
Questions about April 24, 2000
What space photo was released on April 24, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2000 was "Reflection Nebula M78". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 24, 2000?
A waning gibbous moon, about 71% lit.
What day of the week was April 24, 2000?
April 24, 2000 was a Monday, day 115 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on April 24, 2000?
Yes: the Lyrid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 24, 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.