The sky on
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Comet LINEAR (WM1) Shines in the South
Comet C/2000 WM1 LINEAR brightened unexpectedly in early 2002, becoming visible to the unaided eye in the southern skies. This image captures its bright coma and the beginning of its dust tail. Comets like LINEAR are icy bodies from the outer solar system that become active and bright as they near the Sun. This comet was observed from locations like Australia.
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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 February 2002 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
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 2002 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 2002.
Questions about February 4, 2002
What space photo was released on February 4, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2002 was "Comet LINEAR (WM1) Shines in the South". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 4, 2002?
A last quarter moon, about 57% lit.
What day of the week was February 4, 2002?
February 4, 2002 was a Monday, day 35 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 4, 2002?
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.