The sky on
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V838 Mon: Light Echo Update
V838 Monocerotis, a variable star near the edge of our galaxy, erupted in 2002. Since then, its light has been expanding through the dust clouds around it, creating a light echo. This image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in October 2004, captures the ongoing expansion of this light echo. Astronomers continue to monitor the star's dusty environment as it is illuminated by the flash.
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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 4 February 2005 · Namib Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2011 Zeta Oph: Runaway Star See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2024 The Cone Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2019 The darkness within? See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2025 Galaxy LEDA 1313424 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2021 Apollo 14: A View from Antares See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 FEB 2005 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 FEB 2005.
Questions about February 4, 2005
What space photo was released on February 4, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2005 was "V838 Mon: Light Echo Update". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 4, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 23% lit.
What day of the week was February 4, 2005?
February 4, 2005 was a Friday, day 35 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 4, 2005?
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.