The sky on
your birthday.
Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, shows unusual knots of gas and dust. These cometary knots have masses similar to Earth but are several times the size of Pluto's orbit. Their existence was not initially predicted, and their origins are still not well understood, though they are also seen in other planetary nebulae.
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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 13 April 2008 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 13 April 2011 Wide Field Imager view of the star formation region NGC 3582 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 April 2026 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 13 April 2015 Young and dynamic See it as a poster -
Released on 13 April 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around NGC 3582 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 April 2004 Star Formation in the DR21 Region B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 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 13 APR 2008.
Questions about April 13, 2008
What space photo was released on April 13, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 2008 was "Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 13, 2008?
A first quarter moon, about 53% lit.
What day of the week was April 13, 2008?
April 13, 2008 was a Sunday, day 104 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 13, 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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