The sky on
your birthday.
The Magellanic Stream
Behind the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, a long stream of gas stretches across the sky. This is the Magellanic Stream, and its origin might help explain the fate of these two satellite galaxies of the Milky Way. Scientists are studying whether it was stripped from the Clouds as they passed through our galaxy's halo or pulled by the Milky Way's gravity.
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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 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2015 The night sky around the Twin Jet Nebula (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2013 Dark, dusty shells See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2009 The Trifid Nebula (full frame) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 AUG 1998 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 AUG 1998.
Questions about August 26, 1998
What space photo was released on August 26, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 1998 was "The Magellanic Stream". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 26, 1998?
A waxing crescent moon, about 15% lit.
What day of the week was August 26, 1998?
August 26, 1998 was a Wednesday, day 238 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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