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Leonids from Leo
The Leonids meteor shower appears to radiate from the constellation Leo, seen here on the left of this all-sky photograph. This is why the November shower is named the Leonids. Sand-sized debris from Comet Tempel-Tuttle follows a predictable orbit, and when Earth crosses its path, these particles burn up in our atmosphere, creating the streaks we see.
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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 8 December 2022 Southern Ring Nebula’s Spokes (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 8 December 2022 Southern Ring Nebula’s Gas (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Compass Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 8 December 2025 Massive stars make their mark See it as a poster -
Released on 8 December 2014 All that glitters See it as a poster -
Released on 8 December 2010 The globular star cluster Messier 107 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 DEC 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 8 DEC 1998.
Questions about December 8, 1998
What space photo was released on December 8, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 1998 was "Leonids from Leo". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 8, 1998?
A waning gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was December 8, 1998?
December 8, 1998 was a Tuesday, day 342 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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