The sky on
your birthday.
The Pulsar Powered Crab
In 1054 AD, Chinese astronomers documented a new bright star in Taurus, which we now know was a supernova. The Crab Nebula is the expanding remnant of that explosion. At its heart lies a pulsar, a rapidly rotating neutron star, which is one of the most exotic objects discovered in the 20th century.
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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 5 September 2000 Mars Pathfinder Filled See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2012 NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of the centre of Messier 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2012 The globular star cluster Messier 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2012 Wide-field view of the sky around the globular star cluster Messier 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2017 Hurricane Irma See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 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 5 SEP 1998.
Questions about September 5, 1998
What space photo was released on September 5, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 5, 1998 was "The Pulsar Powered Crab". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 5, 1998?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was September 5, 1998?
September 5, 1998 was a Saturday, day 248 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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