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NEAR to Asteroid Eros
The NEAR spacecraft flew past asteroid 433 Eros on December 23. NEAR was supposed to orbit Eros, but an engine shutdown prevented this. The spacecraft will attempt to return to orbit Eros in early 2000. This image sequence shows the asteroid's rotation as NEAR approached it.
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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 28 December 2019 The bright city lights of Long Island, New York City and the New Jersey area contrast the dark waters of Sandy Hook See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Harbin, China See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 City lights illuminate the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Ahad Rafidah in Saudi Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 DEC 1998 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 DEC 1998.
Questions about December 28, 1998
What space photo was released on December 28, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 28, 1998 was "NEAR to Asteroid Eros". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 28, 1998?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 73% lit.
What day of the week was December 28, 1998?
December 28, 1998 was a Monday, day 362 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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