The sky on
your birthday.
A Spider Shaped Crater on Mercury
Why does this crater on Mercury look like a spider? When the MESSENGER spacecraft flew by Mercury in January 2008, it imaged portions of the planet never seen before. While imaging the center of Mercury's large Caloris Basin, MESSENGER found a crater with unusual rays emanating from its center. A crater with such troughs has never been seen before anywhere in our Solar System. What isn't clear is the cause of this unique formation.
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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 2008 · Bahamas 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 2008 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 2008.
Questions about February 4, 2008
What space photo was released on February 4, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2008 was "A Spider Shaped Crater on Mercury". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 4, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 6% lit.
What day of the week was February 4, 2008?
February 4, 2008 was a Monday, day 35 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 4, 2008?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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