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Nabta: Older than Stonehenge
Long before Stonehenge, people in the Sahara Desert built a stone circle to track the sky. These are the Nabta stones, over six thousand years old. They sit on the edge of a lake that has long since dried up. This photo shows one of the remaining three-meter-high slabs.
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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 April 2011 WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Take a tour of the stunning Gum 41 nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2015 The sky around the young star MWC 480 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2023 M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Hidden in a dark cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 APR 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 8 APR 1998.
Questions about April 8, 1998
What space photo was released on April 8, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 1998 was "Nabta: Older than Stonehenge". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 8, 1998?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 88% lit.
What day of the week was April 8, 1998?
April 8, 1998 was a Wednesday, day 98 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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