The sky on
your birthday.
Doomed Star Eta Carinae
Eta Carinae, a star about 100 times more massive than our Sun, is expected to explode as a supernova, though no one knows when. About 150 years ago, it underwent an unusual outburst, becoming one of the brightest stars in the southern sky. Located in the Keyhole Nebula, Eta Carinae is the only known star to emit natural LASER light.
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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 28 April 2002 · Madagascar See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 2025 Snapshot of a peculiar spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 1997 The brown dwarf KELU-1 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 2005 Rejoining Flows See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 2023 Runaway Star Alpha Camelopardalis See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 2004 Cosmic ballet or devil's mask - galaxy triplet NGC 6769-71 (VLT MELIPAL + VIMOS) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 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 28 APR 2002.
Questions about April 28, 2002
What space photo was released on April 28, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2002 was "Doomed Star Eta Carinae". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 28, 2002?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was April 28, 2002?
April 28, 2002 was a Sunday, day 118 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 28, 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.