The sky on
your birthday.
Venus: Just Passing By
Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is a common waypoint for spacecraft heading to the outer solar system. By using a "gravity assist" maneuver, spacecraft can gain energy as they swing by planets, saving fuel. This colorized image of Venus was recorded by the Galileo spacecraft after its flyby in February 1990.
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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 1 May 2024 Star-studded cluster (NGC 6440 NIRCam wide-field image) See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2014 Ubinas Volcano Activity in Peruvian Andes See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2014 Galaxy cluster MACS J1720+35 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2021 Perseverance from Ingenuity See it as a poster -
Released on 1 May 2018 The Aurora and the Sunrise See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 MAY 1998 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 MAY 1998.
Questions about May 1, 1998
What space photo was released on May 1, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 1998 was "Venus: Just Passing By". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 1, 1998?
A waxing crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was May 1, 1998?
May 1, 1998 was a Friday, day 121 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on May 1, 1998?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaks in 5 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.