The sky on
your birthday.
A Mars Glint
This image captures a glint of light on Mars, reflecting off a surface feature. Such reflections can indicate areas of ice or highly reflective rock. This particular glint was observed by an orbiting spacecraft. Tomorrow's picture will feature ice cusps on Europa.
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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 June 1998 MC-30 Mare Australe Region See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 1998 Global Color Views of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the star-forming region Messier 17 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the giant globular cluster Omega Centauri* See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 Comparison of the field of view of VST/OmegaCAM and other telescopes See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 JUN 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 8 JUN 1998.
Questions about June 8, 1998
What space photo was released on June 8, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 1998 was "A Mars Glint". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 8, 1998?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was June 8, 1998?
June 8, 1998 was a Monday, day 159 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.