The sky on
your birthday.
RCW 79: Stars in a Bubble
RCW 79 is a massive bubble of gas and dust, seventy light-years across, blown by the powerful winds of hot, young stars. The Spitzer Space Telescope captured this infrared view, showing dust glowing red from the heat. This expanding shell, 17,000 light years away in Centaurus, is triggering the birth of new stars as it pushes into surrounding material.
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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 15 April 2005 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2024 The eponymous NGC 3783 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2013 A unique cluster: one of the hidden 15 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2004 Flung Far from Home See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2019 Comet or cluster? See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2015 Hubble image of the galaxy cluster Abell 3827 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 APR 2005 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 APR 2005.
Questions about April 15, 2005
What space photo was released on April 15, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2005 was "RCW 79: Stars in a Bubble". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 15, 2005?
A first quarter moon, about 38% lit.
What day of the week was April 15, 2005?
April 15, 2005 was a Friday, day 105 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 15, 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.