The sky on
your birthday.
Cassini Closes in on Saturn
The Cassini spacecraft, approaching Saturn in 2004, captured this image of the planet's rings. Scientists were looking for the mysterious spokes in Saturn's B-ring, which were first seen by Voyager 23 years earlier. These spokes, made of fine dust, were not visible in this image. Cassini would later observe their return as it settled into orbit around Saturn.
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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 1 March 2004 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 1 March 2017 The surroundings of the edge-on galaxy NGC 1055 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 March 2017 The edge-on galaxy NGC 1055 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 March 1979 Europa, taken from Voyager 1 to Jupiter See it as a poster -
Released on 1 March 2024 The city lights of Detroit, Michigan, separated from the city of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, by the Detroit River, are See it as a poster -
Released on 1 March 2011 Discovery Visits the Space Station See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 MAR 2004 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 MAR 2004.
Questions about March 1, 2004
What space photo was released on March 1, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 1, 2004 was "Cassini Closes in on Saturn". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 1, 2004?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 73% lit.
What day of the week was March 1, 2004?
March 1, 2004 was a Monday, day 61 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 1, 2004?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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