The sky on
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MyCn18: An Hourglass Nebula
The Hourglass Nebula, MyCn18, is a planetary nebula formed by a dying star. As its nuclear fuel depletes, the star expels its outer layers, revealing a cooling white dwarf at its core. The Hubble Space Telescope captured delicate rings of glowing gas in this nebula, with nitrogen appearing red and hydrogen green.
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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 June 2000 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 1998 MC-1 Mare Boreum Region See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 2009 Around the Arches Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 2012 A bright spark in a nearby spiral galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 1998 Global Color Mosaic of Triton See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 1998 Europa Crescent See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 JUN 2000 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 JUN 2000.
Questions about June 4, 2000
What space photo was released on June 4, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 2000 was "MyCn18: An Hourglass Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 4, 2000?
A waxing crescent moon, about 5% lit.
What day of the week was June 4, 2000?
June 4, 2000 was a Sunday, day 156 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 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.