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Dust Hip-Deep on Phobos
Landing on Mars' moon Phobos might be harder than previously thought due to moon dust. Recent photographs indicate a layer of fine powder, estimated to be a meter deep, covers the entire surface. This evidence comes from infrared pictures showing how quickly Phobos' surface cools after sunset. The Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft took this high-resolution picture last month.
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Released on 14 September 2016 Huge Super Typhoon Meranti Over Taiwan Spotted by NASA MISR See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 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 14 SEP 1998.
Questions about September 14, 1998
What space photo was released on September 14, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 14, 1998 was "Dust Hip-Deep on Phobos". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 14, 1998?
A last quarter moon, about 44% lit.
What day of the week was September 14, 1998?
September 14, 1998 was a Monday, day 257 of the 365 days in 1998.
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