The sky on
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Seven Leonids Over Wise Observatory
The 1998 Leonid meteor shower delivered a deluge of meteors in some locations, particularly over Israel. This picture, taken early on November 17, shows at least seven Leonid meteors streaking across the sky in just a few minutes, above the Wise Observatory dome. The Earth's rotation causes the background stars to appear as arcs during the long exposure.
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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 24 November 2014 A slashing smudge across the sky See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2010 Wide-field view of part of the Large Magellanic Cloud and the remarkable double star OGLE-LMC-CEP0227 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2008 Radar Indicates Buried Glaciers on Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2025 Baby stars blowing bubbles See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2011 Caught in the Afterglow See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 NOV 1998 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 NOV 1998.
Questions about November 24, 1998
What space photo was released on November 24, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 1998 was "Seven Leonids Over Wise Observatory". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 24, 1998?
A waxing crescent moon, about 27% lit.
What day of the week was November 24, 1998?
November 24, 1998 was a Tuesday, day 328 of the 365 days in 1998.
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