The sky on
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M83: A Barred Spiral Galaxy
M83 is a bright barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Hydra, visible with a small telescope. It is part of the Centaurus group of galaxies, about 15 million light-years from us. The blue color in its spiral arms comes from numerous bright, young stars that have recently formed there. Dark dust lanes are also visible within its structure.
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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 25 May 2024 An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
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Released on 25 May 2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Middle Eastern nation's capital and largest city See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 MAY 1998 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 MAY 1998.
Questions about May 25, 1998
What space photo was released on May 25, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 1998 was "M83: A Barred Spiral Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 25, 1998?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was May 25, 1998?
May 25, 1998 was a Monday, day 145 of the 365 days in 1998.
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