The sky on
your birthday.
A Gamma-Ray Burst Supernova?
Astronomers discovered an evolving supernova potentially coincident with gamma-ray burst GRB 980425. This intriguing suggestion, made two weeks after the burst, could link the two most violent phenomena in the universe. The supernova, indicated by an arrow, is unusual, partly due to its extremely bright radio emission. This observation helps us understand extreme stellar events.
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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 May 2006 Descent Panorama of Saturn's Titan See it as a poster -
Released on 8 May 2006 Victoria on Opportunity Horizon Orbital View See it as a poster -
Released on 8 May 2022 Spiral Galaxy NGC 1512: The Inner Rings See it as a poster -
Released on 8 May 2017 Close encounter See it as a poster -
Released on 8 May 2019 The waxing crescent moon is photographed just above Earth's limb and the bluish hue of the atmosphere at the beginning See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 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 8 MAY 1998.
Questions about May 8, 1998
What space photo was released on May 8, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 8, 1998 was "A Gamma-Ray Burst Supernova?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 8, 1998?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 91% lit.
What day of the week was May 8, 1998?
May 8, 1998 was a Friday, day 128 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on May 8, 1998?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
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