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“Spokes in the Helix Nebula” is copyrighted by Don Goldman. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Helix Nebula, also known as NGC 7293, is a planetary nebula formed by a dying sun-like star. While it appears simple at first glance, its structure is complex, with extended loops and comet-shaped features. This sharp view, created with a 16-inch telescope and various filters, reveals intricate details within the nebula's glowing gas.
The Earth on 4 September 2008 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania
NASA Terra took this picture on 4 September 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 September 2008 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 4 September 2003 Full ACS Image of NGC 3370 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 September 2024 MACS J0417.5-1154 Wide Field (NIRCam) See it as a poster -
Released on 4 September 2003 Celestial composition See it as a poster -
Released on 4 September 2025 Pismis 24 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 4 September 2022 Hurricane Danielle is pictured near the Earth's horizon from the International Space Station as it orbited 261 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 SEP 2008 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 SEP 2008.
Questions about September 4, 2008
What space photo was released on September 4, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 2008 was "Spokes in the Helix Nebula". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on September 4, 2008?
A waxing crescent moon, about 17% lit.
What day of the week was September 4, 2008?
September 4, 2008 was a Thursday, day 248 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 4, 2008?
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.