The sky on
your birthday.
Comet Bradfield Passes the Sun
Comet Bradfield is passing the Sun today. The SOHO LASCO instrument captured this image yesterday, showing the comet and its dust tail as an elongated white streak. The Sun is blocked from view in the center of the image. Comet C/2004 F4 (Bradfield) has brightened dramatically as it neared the Sun.
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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 19 April 2004 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2022 Wide-Field View of the Hickson Compact Group 40 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2016 Haulani Crater at LAMO See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Hubble's 28th birthday picture: The Lagoon Nebula (Uncropped image) See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Hubble's 28th birthday picture: The Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Infrared view of the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 APR 2004.
Questions about April 19, 2004
What space photo was released on April 19, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2004 was "Comet Bradfield Passes the Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 19, 2004?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was April 19, 2004?
April 19, 2004 was a Monday, day 110 of the 366 days in 2004.
Was there a meteor shower on April 19, 2004?
Yes: the Lyrid shower, peaks in 3 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 19, 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.