The sky on
your birthday.
Unusual Layers on Saturn's Moon Phoebe
The Cassini spacecraft discovered unusual light and dark layers on Saturn's moon Phoebe during its flyby. These layers are particularly evident on a crater just above the image center. Scientists speculate that the layering might result from an impact, intertwining a dark surface layer with lighter subsurface ice.
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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 14 June 2004 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2009 Stars at the Galactic Center See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2012 The area around NGC 3314 (ground-based view) See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2021 A Galactic Powerhouse See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2019 Mars 2020 and Friends See it as a poster -
Released on 14 June 2012 Hubble view of NGC 3314 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 JUN 2004 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 14 JUN 2004.
Questions about June 14, 2004
What space photo was released on June 14, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 14, 2004 was "Unusual Layers on Saturn's Moon Phoebe". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 14, 2004?
A waning crescent moon, about 13% lit.
What day of the week was June 14, 2004?
June 14, 2004 was a Monday, day 166 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 14, 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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