The sky on
your birthday.
Layers in Aureum Chaos
These undulating shapes are not ocean waves, but layered rock outcrops in Aureum Chaos on Mars. Captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's HiRISE camera, the image uses false color to highlight the features. Aureum Chaos is a jumbled, eroded region within the Valles Marineris canyon. The distinct layers likely formed from dust or volcanic ash settling out of the atmosphere.
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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 April 2008 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2014 Iridescent Glory of Nearby Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2019 Messier 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2013 Hubble/Chandra/Spitzer composite image of NGC 602, in the “wing” of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2009 Irregular galaxy NGC 55 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2025 Stellar sculptors in NGC 346 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 APR 2008 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 4 APR 2008.
Questions about April 4, 2008
What space photo was released on April 4, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2008 was "Layers in Aureum Chaos". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 4, 2008?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was April 4, 2008?
April 4, 2008 was a Friday, day 95 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 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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