The sky on
your birthday.
Mars: Cydonia Close-Up
The Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft captured another close-up of Mars' Cydonia region. Orbiting about 200 miles high, the Mars Orbiter Camera looked down on features known as the "City." This cropped image shows heavily weathered hills and pocked surfaces, suggesting erosion has shaped these landforms over time.
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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 16 April 2010 IC 1795 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2014 The star formation region Gum 41 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2024 Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2012 The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 APR 1998.
Questions about April 16, 1998
What space photo was released on April 16, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 1998 was "Mars: Cydonia Close-Up". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 16, 1998?
A waning gibbous moon, about 77% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 1998?
April 16, 1998 was a Thursday, day 106 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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