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“Star Party on Planet Earth” is copyrighted by Babak Tafreshi. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis image marks the 100 Hours of Astronomy, a global star party held on April 4, 2009. Amateur astronomers set up their telescopes for a 24-hour viewing event. The bright Moon was a highlight, along with Saturn and its rings, and star clusters like the Beehive. This event was part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009.
The Earth on 4 April 2009 · Red Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 4 April 2009, 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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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 2009 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 2009.
Questions about April 4, 2009
What space photo was released on April 4, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2009 was "Star Party on Planet Earth". 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 April 4, 2009?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 69% lit.
What day of the week was April 4, 2009?
April 4, 2009 was a Saturday, day 94 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 4, 2009?
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.