The sky on
your birthday.
A Powerful Gamma-ray Burst
Gamma-ray bursts are considered the most powerful explosions in the Universe, but their cause remains a mystery. This image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, shows the faint optical flash from a gamma-ray burst detected on December 14. The burst seems to have originated in the indicated galaxy.
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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 7 May 2026 Messier 77 (MIRI + NIRCam) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 May 2026 Messier 77 (NIRCam) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 May 2012 Using the Moon as a mirror: Hubble to watch transit of Venus in reflected light See it as a poster -
Released on 7 May 2014 Inside the Flame Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 7 May 2018 From toddlers to babies See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 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 7 MAY 1998.
Questions about May 7, 1998
What space photo was released on May 7, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 7, 1998 was "A Powerful Gamma-ray Burst". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 7, 1998?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 84% lit.
What day of the week was May 7, 1998?
May 7, 1998 was a Thursday, day 127 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on May 7, 1998?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaked yesterday.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.