The sky on
your birthday.
Shuttle Engine Blast
The Space Shuttle Discovery, named after Captain James Cook's ship, fired its orbital maneuvering system engine. This dramatic flare was captured as the shuttle cruised upside down in low Earth orbit. Cook's voyages established new standards in scientific exploration.
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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 8 March 1996 Venus - Volcanic features in Atla Region See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 2018 Wide-field view of Arp 256 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 2022 Yukon Delta, Alaska See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 2021 Wide-field view of the sky around the quasar P172+18 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 2015 Stars at the Galactic Center See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 MAR 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 8 MAR 1998.
Questions about March 8, 1998
What space photo was released on March 8, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 1998 was "Shuttle Engine Blast". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 8, 1998?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 76% lit.
What day of the week was March 8, 1998?
March 8, 1998 was a Sunday, day 67 of the 365 days in 1998.
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