The sky on
your birthday.
Solar Eclipse: A Composite View
The Moon's shadow touched Earth yesterday, creating a solar eclipse across the Western Hemisphere. This image combines views from both Earth and space. The central image of the Sun's surface was recorded by the Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope on SOHO. It is surrounded by a telescopic view of the Sun from Aruba during the total eclipse.
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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 27 February 2024 A galactic treasury See it as a poster -
Released on 27 February 2017 A remarkable galactic hybrid See it as a poster -
Released on 27 February 2020 The near-circular massifs of the Aïr Mountains within the Sahara Desert were pictured from the International Space See it as a poster -
Released on 27 February 2021 The night lights of Tokyo, Japan, are pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 261 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 27 February 2022 The city lights of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, are pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 FEB 1998 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 FEB 1998.
Questions about February 27, 1998
What space photo was released on February 27, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 1998 was "Solar Eclipse: A Composite View". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 27, 1998?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was February 27, 1998?
February 27, 1998 was a Friday, day 58 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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