The sky on
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Molecular Cloud Barnard 68
Barnard 68 is a dark molecular cloud in the constellation Ophiuchus. What looks like a hole in the sky is actually a dense concentration of dust and molecular gas. This cloud absorbs almost all visible light from the stars behind it, making its interior one of the coldest and most isolated places in the universe.
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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 19 December 2004 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2019 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2003 NGC 613 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2003 A dusty beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2024 Messier 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2025 Dwarf stars in a glittering sky See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 DEC 2004 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 DEC 2004.
Questions about December 19, 2004
What space photo was released on December 19, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 19, 2004 was "Molecular Cloud Barnard 68". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 19, 2004?
A first quarter moon, about 50% lit.
What day of the week was December 19, 2004?
December 19, 2004 was a Sunday, day 354 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 19, 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.