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A Supernova in Nearby Galaxy NGC 2403
A supernova, designated SN 2004dj, recently exploded in the galaxy NGC 2403, making it the closest and brightest in over a decade. This Type IIP explosion likely consumed most of a blue supergiant star. NGC 2403 is a spiral galaxy located only 11 million light-years away, visible with amateur telescopes. The supernova, marked by an arrow, offers a rare opportunity to study a stellar death in a nearby galaxy.
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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 7 September 2004 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2020 A Pocketful of Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2023 Glittering globular cluster Terzan 12 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2016 Around the star cluster Terzan 5 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2025 The lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon, above Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2021 Hurricane Larry is pictured churning in the Atlantic Ocean as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 SEP 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 7 SEP 2004.
Questions about September 7, 2004
What space photo was released on September 7, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2004 was "A Supernova in Nearby Galaxy NGC 2403". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 7, 2004?
A last quarter moon, about 46% lit.
What day of the week was September 7, 2004?
September 7, 2004 was a Tuesday, day 251 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 7, 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.