Star Wars Day May 4, 2024

Star Wars Day

Lightsabers gleam and droids beep; let"s all geek! During this galactic holiday, fans around the world unite to revel in everything Star Wars—from watching these saga films to dressing up as their favourite characters. Today"s image flashes out a filming location from the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy, the island of Skellig Michael, off the coast of southwestern Ireland. This UNESCO World Heritage landmark houses a preserved monastery from the 6th century, founded by early monks. The site"s beehive huts and stone staircases were showcased as the backdrop of a cloistered island on planet Ahch-To, where Jedi Master Luke Skywalker sought refuge in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Skellig Michael"s abundant seabird population, including puffins, inspired the creation of the penguin-like porgs that roost on Ahch-To. So, grab your Wookiee co-pilot, hop in your starship and may the force be strong as you journey through this galactic Earth location not so far away!

© MNStudio/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

May the 4th be with you
The sun sets on the Valley of the Moon
May 4, 2025Mysuru Palace, Mysuru, Karnataka

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Mar 16, 2026National Panda Day
May 4, 2025Mysuru Palace, Mysuru, Karnataka
Sep 22, 2025Autumn equinox
Dec 24, 2023Christmas Eve
Dec 10, 2025Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain
A little bird told me...
Mar 28, 2025Black-naped monarch
Dec 5, 2024Tufa formation on Mono Lake, California, United States
Apr 10, 2024Dragon waterfall, Venezuela
Nov 10, 2023Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA
Apr 25, 2025World Penguin Day
Nov 26, 2023Fallow deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England
Oct 3, 2024Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Zebras enjoying their day
Sep 13, 2024Point Reyes National Seashore, California, USA
Mar 15, 2026Pacific Rim Whale Festival
Apr 4, 2026Black grouse males, Estonia
The bears of summer
Oct 1, 2024Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Jan 19, 2024Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Nov 3, 2023Pacific sea nettles off the coast of Carmel, California, USA
Dec 25, 2025Merry Christmas!
Mar 9, 2025Kedarkantha, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Jul 7, 2025Northern gannets, Shetland Islands, Scotland
International Archaeology Day
Amber waves of grain
Apr 11, 2026Papagayo Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Dec 27, 2025Plate ice along Lake Superior, Minnesota, United States
Jan 28, 2025Short-eared owl
Fly me to the moon