The sky on
your birthday.
Infrared Horsehead
The European Space Agency's Infrared Space Observatory captured this image of the Horsehead Nebula. In infrared, the normally dark dust cloud glows brightly, revealing the warm dust and molecular gas within this star-forming region in Orion. This perspective allows us to see through the dust that blocks visible light.
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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 6 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around Messier 33 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2023 SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2012 Close encounter with the Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2014 VST snaps a very detailed view of the Triangulum Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2026 Webb opens a Treasure Chest filled with stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 AUG 1998 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 AUG 1998.
Questions about August 6, 1998
What space photo was released on August 6, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 1998 was "Infrared Horsehead". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 6, 1998?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was August 6, 1998?
August 6, 1998 was a Thursday, day 218 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on August 6, 1998?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 7 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.