The sky on
your birthday.
Hawaii
From orbit, the Hawaiian Islands stretch across the Pacific, their volcanic peaks often clear of clouds. These islands host some of the world's most powerful telescopes, like those on Mauna Kea. This image was captured by astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1988.
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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 27 April 2002 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 27 April 2021 Image of the Centaurus A galaxy taken during the Test-Bed Telescope first light tests See it as a poster -
Released on 27 April 2020 Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturn's Enceladus See it as a poster -
Released on 27 April 2024 Sea ice swirls in the North Atlantic Ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 27 April 2015 Aurora sequence See it as a poster -
Released on 27 April 2004 Spirit Travels See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 APR 2002 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 27 APR 2002.
Questions about April 27, 2002
What space photo was released on April 27, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 27, 2002 was "Hawaii". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 27, 2002?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was April 27, 2002?
April 27, 2002 was a Saturday, day 117 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 27, 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.