The sky on
your birthday.
The Sedna Scenario
Sedna, the most distant known object orbiting the Sun, presents a puzzle. Its closest approach to the Sun is 75 AU, but its farthest point extends to nearly 1,000 AU. For comparison, Pluto's orbit averages 40 AU. This image illustrates the scenario of how such a large object could end up so far out, a question astronomers are exploring with computer simulations.
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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 27 August 2004 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Striking star clusters and irregular clumps See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2018 GOODS-South Hubble Deep UV Legacy Field See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Starstruck image of Arp 263 See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Arp 263 (crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2024 Peeking into Perseus (wide field view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 AUG 2004 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 AUG 2004.
Questions about August 27, 2004
What space photo was released on August 27, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 2004 was "The Sedna Scenario". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 27, 2004?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 88% lit.
What day of the week was August 27, 2004?
August 27, 2004 was a Friday, day 240 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 27, 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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