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SGR 1900+14: Magnetar
On August 27th, 1998, an intense burst of X-rays and gamma-rays from SGR 1900+14 swept through our solar system. Several interplanetary spacecraft, including Ulysses and WIND, recorded the powerful signal. The event was so strong it saturated detectors and triggered safety shutdowns on some instruments, indicating a magnetar flare.
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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 3 September 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the dark cloud Lupus 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2012 Globular Star Cluster M4 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2014 The dark cloud Lupus 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2002 Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland See it as a poster -
Released on 3 September 2006 Viking 2 30th! See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 SEP 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 3 SEP 1998.
Questions about September 3, 1998
What space photo was released on September 3, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 1998 was "SGR 1900+14: Magnetar". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 3, 1998?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was September 3, 1998?
September 3, 1998 was a Thursday, day 246 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.