The sky on
your birthday.
A Baby Galaxy
The farthest galaxy known at the time this image was taken, a faint red smudge with a redshift of 5.34. The light from this galaxy traveled billions of years to reach us, originating when the universe was less than one-tenth its current age. Astronomers study these distant galaxies to understand the early universe.
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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 24 March 2009 Martian Dunes and the Shadow of Opportunity See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2026 Wide-field view of the area around the WISPIT 2 star See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2018 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2025 A chance alignment in Lupus See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2021 A view of the M87 supermassive black hole in polarised light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 MAR 1998 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 MAR 1998.
Questions about March 24, 1998
What space photo was released on March 24, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 1998 was "A Baby Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 24, 1998?
A waning crescent moon, about 14% lit.
What day of the week was March 24, 1998?
March 24, 1998 was a Tuesday, day 83 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.