The sky on
your birthday.
Blue Stars and Red Pillars
The Eagle Nebula is a dramatic region of star formation, famous for its gas and dust pillars. Bright blue stars are still being born within these red pillars. The open cluster M16, seen to the upper right, is at the heart of this activity. This image shows the true colors of the stars and the glowing nebula.
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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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Released on 18 July 2021 The Andromeda Galaxy in Ultraviolet See it as a poster -
Released on 18 July 2016 The Orion Nebula in Infrared from HAWK-I See it as a poster -
Released on 18 July 2026 Shadow and Rainbow See it as a poster -
Released on 18 July 2019 A full Moon is pictured from the International Space Station as the orbiting complex flew 270 miles above the South See it as a poster -
Released on 18 July 2023 The city lights of Baghdad, Iraq, split by the Tigris River, are pictured from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 JUL 1997 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 JUL 1997.
Questions about July 18, 1997
What space photo was released on July 18, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 1997 was "Blue Stars and Red Pillars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 18, 1997?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was July 18, 1997?
July 18, 1997 was a Friday, day 199 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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