The sky on
your birthday.
Explorer I
The Explorer I satellite was the first US spacecraft launched into Earth orbit, forty years ago on February 1, 1958. It weighed about 30 pounds and was 6 feet long. It carried batteries, transmitters, and scientific instruments. Explorer I was built into the fourth stage of a Jupiter-C rocket, marking the start of space exploration for the US.
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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 13 February 2013 Infrared Orion from WISE See it as a poster -
Released on 13 February 2007 Field of view of NGC 2440 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 13 February 2013 Wide-field view of the star cluster NGC 6520 and the dark cloud Barnard 86 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 February 2013 The bright star cluster NGC 6520 and the strangely shaped dark cloud Barnard 86 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 February 2025 The RCW 38 cluster in infrared light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 FEB 1998 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 13 FEB 1998.
Questions about February 13, 1998
What space photo was released on February 13, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 1998 was "Explorer I". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 13, 1998?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was February 13, 1998?
February 13, 1998 was a Friday, day 44 of the 365 days in 1998.
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