The sky on
your birthday.
Earth's Richat Structure
The Richat Structure, nearly 50 kilometers across, is easily seen from space in the Sahara Desert of Mauritania. Once thought to be an impact crater, its flat middle and lack of shock-altered rock suggest a different origin. Scientists now believe it formed from the erosion of layered sedimentary rock, not a volcanic eruption.
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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 5 January 2015 New view of the Pillars of Creation: visible See it as a poster -
Released on 5 January 2015 Digitized Sky Survey Image of the Eagle Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 5 January 2015 New view of the Pillars of Creation: infrared See it as a poster -
Released on 5 January 2015 The area around the Andromeda Galaxy (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 5 January 2016 Andromeda in High-Energy X-rays See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 JAN 1998 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 JAN 1998.
Questions about January 5, 1998
What space photo was released on January 5, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 1998 was "Earth's Richat Structure". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 5, 1998?
A first quarter moon, about 46% lit.
What day of the week was January 5, 1998?
January 5, 1998 was a Monday, day 5 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on January 5, 1998?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaked yesterday.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.