The sky on
your birthday.
Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Exploded Star
The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop, is what remains of a star that exploded 7,000 years ago. These wisps of gas are expanding into space in the constellation Cygnus. The supernova was once bright enough to be seen in daylight.
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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 5 April 2021 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 5 April 2021 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2018 Hubble view of the surroundings of a hidden neutron star in the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 Spiral Snapshot See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2017 Filaments of Active Galaxy NGC 1275 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 The sun's glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean as the International Space Station soared 271 miles above the southern See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2019 This Is One Mars Rover With MOXIE See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 APR 2021 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 5 APR 2021.
Questions about April 5, 2021
What space photo was released on April 5, 2021?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2021 was "Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Exploded Star". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 5, 2021?
A last quarter moon, about 44% lit.
What day of the week was April 5, 2021?
April 5, 2021 was a Monday, day 95 of the 365 days in 2021.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 5, 2021?
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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