The sky on
your birthday.
Help Map The Moon
You can help map the Moon by observing an occultation. The Moon will pass in front of the bright star Aldebaran, as seen from parts of the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. Aldebaran will disappear behind the bright edge of the third-quarter moon and reappear from the darkened edge. Accurately timed home video recordings from different locations can be used to map the lunar limb.
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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 11 September 2024 Wide-field view of the region of the sky around the R Doradus star See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2023 Measure of a great galactic disc See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2018 Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering view of Hurricane Florence the morning See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2023 The Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of Namibia on the African continent is pictured from the International Space See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2013 Kuwait Oil Fields See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 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 11 SEP 1998.
Questions about September 11, 1998
What space photo was released on September 11, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 1998 was "Help Map The Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 11, 1998?
A waning gibbous moon, about 74% lit.
What day of the week was September 11, 1998?
September 11, 1998 was a Friday, day 254 of the 365 days in 1998.
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