The sky on
your birthday.
Along the Western Veil
These delicate filaments of glowing gas are the western part of the Veil Nebula, located in the constellation Cygnus. The Veil Nebula is a supernova remnant, formed from the explosion of a massive star over 5,000 years ago. The shock wave from the explosion sweeps through space, exciting interstellar material.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 4 April 2014 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 4 April 2014 · Pilbara, Western Australia 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 2014 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 2014.
Questions about April 4, 2014
What space photo was released on April 4, 2014?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2014 was "Along the Western Veil". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 4, 2014?
A waxing crescent moon, about 20% lit.
What day of the week was April 4, 2014?
April 4, 2014 was a Friday, day 94 of the 365 days in 2014.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 4, 2014?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
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