The sky on
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NGC 6302: Big, Bright, Bug Nebula
NGC 6302, also known as the Bug Nebula, is a planetary nebula captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Its central star is exceptionally hot, with an estimated surface temperature of about 250,000 degrees Celsius. This star shines brightly in ultraviolet light but is hidden from direct view by a dense torus of dust. The nebula's dramatic shape is sculpted by the outflow from this dying star.
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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 5 May 2004 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2025 There is an impostor in this nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2010 The cluster of galaxies Abell 315 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2025 Face to face with a spiral’s arms See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2010 Around Abell 315 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2014 The scale of the Universe See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 MAY 2004 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 5 MAY 2004.
Questions about May 5, 2004
What space photo was released on May 5, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2004 was "NGC 6302: Big, Bright, Bug Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 5, 2004?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was May 5, 2004?
May 5, 2004 was a Wednesday, day 126 of the 366 days in 2004.
Was there a meteor shower on May 5, 2004?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 5, 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.