The sky on
your birthday.
Gaia: Here Comes the Sun
This "return home" view is built from data collected by ESA's Gaia mission, which precisely measures the positions of stars. By observing the slight shift in a star's position over a year, Gaia can determine its distance. This allows astronomers to map our galaxy in unprecedented detail, providing a modern perspective on our place in the universe.
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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 August 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 4 August 2024 · Italy and the Adriatic See it as a poster -
Released on 4 August 2014 IC 4499: A globular cluster’s age revisited See it as a poster -
Released on 4 August 2005 Hubble Spies a Zoo of Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 4 August 2025 A sea monster and a Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 4 August 2021 EHT Resolves Central Jet from Black Hole in Cen A See it as a poster -
Released on 4 August 2023 The sun's glint and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea stand in stark contrast to the desert coast of Libya See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 AUG 2024 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 AUG 2024.
Questions about August 4, 2024
What space photo was released on August 4, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2024 was "Gaia: Here Comes the Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 4, 2024?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was August 4, 2024?
August 4, 2024 was a Sunday, day 217 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 4, 2024?
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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.