The sky on
your birthday.
The Red Spider Planetary Nebula
The Red Spider Planetary Nebula, NGC 6537, shows the complex structure that forms when a star ejects its outer gases to become a white dwarf. This two-lobed nebula houses one of the hottest white dwarfs ever observed, likely part of a binary system. Internal winds from the central stars have been measured at over 300 kilometers per second.
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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 6 January 2011 WISE Catches the Lagoon Nebula in Center of Action See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 Imposter or the Real Deal? See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2004 First Color Image from Spirit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2017 Lanzarote, Canary Islands See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 UGC 2885 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 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 6 JAN 1998.
Questions about January 6, 1998
What space photo was released on January 6, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 1998 was "The Red Spider Planetary Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 6, 1998?
A first quarter moon, about 57% lit.
What day of the week was January 6, 1998?
January 6, 1998 was a Tuesday, day 6 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on January 6, 1998?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.