The sky on
your birthday.
Lunar Dust and Duct Tape
The Moon is covered in a layer of fine, powdery dust called regolith. Unlike Earth, the Moon has no wind or water to weather rocks. Instead, micrometeorite bombardment over billions of years has blasted the surface, creating this pervasive dust. Apollo astronauts found it a significant problem for their equipment and spacesuits.
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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 17 April 2004 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Hubble’s cross-section of the cosmos See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Digitized Sky Survey Image around CLASS B1608+656 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2021 Inside the Flame Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Webb captures the spectacular galactic merger Arp 220 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Hubble spotlights a swirling spiral See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 APR 2004.
Questions about April 17, 2004
What space photo was released on April 17, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2004 was "Lunar Dust and Duct Tape". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 17, 2004?
A waning crescent moon, about 6% lit.
What day of the week was April 17, 2004?
April 17, 2004 was a Saturday, day 108 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 17, 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.