The sky on
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Erupting Sun
On August 27, 1997, twisting magnetic fields propelled this massive eruptive prominence over a hundred thousand miles above the Sun's surface. The superheated plasma of ionized gases reached temperatures of about 150,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The Extreme ultraviolet Imaging Telescope, or EIT, on the SOHO observatory recorded this detailed image in the light of ionized Helium atoms.
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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 September 2026 A galaxy spinning out of sync See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 A peculiar proceeding See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 The Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST (wide crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 Detailed view of the Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 The eroded Aorounga meteorite impact crater, also known as the "Eye of the Desert," in the African nation of Chad is See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 SEP 1997 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 SEP 1997.
Questions about September 18, 1997
What space photo was released on September 18, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 1997 was "Erupting Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 18, 1997?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was September 18, 1997?
September 18, 1997 was a Thursday, day 261 of the 365 days in 1997.
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