The sky on
your birthday.
Cartwheel Of Fortune
A cosmic collision created the surprisingly recognizable Cartwheel Galaxy. This galaxy is part of a group about 500 million light years away in Sculptor. Its rim is a vast ring, 100,000 light years across, filled with newly formed, bright stars. When galaxies collide, they pass through each other, their individual stars rarely hitting.
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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 19 December 2019 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2003 NGC 613 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2003 A dusty beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2024 Messier 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2025 Dwarf stars in a glittering sky See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 DEC 1998.
Questions about December 19, 1998
What space photo was released on December 19, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 19, 1998 was "Cartwheel Of Fortune". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 19, 1998?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was December 19, 1998?
December 19, 1998 was a Saturday, day 353 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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