The sky on
your birthday.
The Radio Sky: Tuned to 408MHz
This image maps the entire sky at 408 MHz, a frequency between US broadcast television channels 13 and 14. In the 1970s, large radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank, MPIfR, and Parkes Observatory collaborated to create this map. At this frequency, cosmic radio waves are generated by high-energy electrons spiraling along magnetic fields in interstellar space.
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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 14 December 2014 Molecular Cloud Barnard 68 See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2022 Lunar Dust and Duct Tape See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2024 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2021 HH 666: Carina Dust Pillar with Jet See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2017 NGC 5256 (ground-based view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 DEC 1997 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 14 DEC 1997.
Questions about December 14, 1997
What space photo was released on December 14, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 1997 was "The Radio Sky: Tuned to 408MHz". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 14, 1997?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was December 14, 1997?
December 14, 1997 was a Sunday, day 348 of the 365 days in 1997.
Was there a meteor shower on December 14, 1997?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peak tonight.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.