The sky on
your birthday.
A Mystery In Gamma Rays
Gamma rays are light so energetic that they can reveal some of the most unusual objects in the cosmos. The EGRET instrument on the Compton Gamma-ray Observatory mapped 271 sources of high-energy gamma rays in the 1990s. While some sources are known, others remain a mystery, hinting at phenomena we have yet to understand.
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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 3 April 2004 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2013 Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 NGC 1672 in Dorado (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2024 Unusual Nebula Pa 30 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2023 Aftermath of a cosmic explosion See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 Stellar nursery in the arms of NGC 1672 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 APR 2004 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 APR 2004.
Questions about April 3, 2004
What space photo was released on April 3, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2004 was "A Mystery In Gamma Rays". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 3, 2004?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was April 3, 2004?
April 3, 2004 was a Saturday, day 94 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 3, 2004?
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.