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M55: Globular Star Cluster
Messier 55 is a large globular cluster containing about 100,000 stars. It is located 20,000 light-years away in Sagittarius. From Earth, it appears nearly two-thirds the size of the full moon. Globular clusters like M55 are ancient star populations that orbit the Milky Way's halo.
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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 18 September 2004 · Great Lakes See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2026 A galaxy spinning out of sync See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 A peculiar proceeding See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 The Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST (wide crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 Detailed view of the Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 The eroded Aorounga meteorite impact crater, also known as the "Eye of the Desert," in the African nation of Chad is See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 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 18 SEP 2004.
Questions about September 18, 2004
What space photo was released on September 18, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2004 was "M55: Globular Star Cluster". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 18, 2004?
A waxing crescent moon, about 17% lit.
What day of the week was September 18, 2004?
September 18, 2004 was a Saturday, day 262 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 18, 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.