The sky on
your birthday.
Sagittarius Dwarf Irregular Galaxy
The Sagittarius Dwarf Irregular Galaxy, SagDIG, is a small galaxy in the Local Group. It has relatively few elements heavier than helium. This lack of heavy elements might mean that SagDIG is very young, with its component stars having little time to create and disperse massive elements. Conversely, its diminutive size could indicate that it formed in the early universe, a surviving building block of modern large galaxies. The image captures this small, intriguing 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 16 November 2004 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2009 M83's Center from Refurbished Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2010 Atoms-for-Peace Galaxy Collision See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2022 Protostar L1527 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2020 Cosmic Cinnamon Bun See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2015 A young elliptical See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 NOV 2004 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 NOV 2004.
Questions about November 16, 2004
What space photo was released on November 16, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2004 was "Sagittarius Dwarf Irregular Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 16, 2004?
A waxing crescent moon, about 16% lit.
What day of the week was November 16, 2004?
November 16, 2004 was a Tuesday, day 321 of the 366 days in 2004.
Was there a meteor shower on November 16, 2004?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 16, 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.