The sky on
your birthday.
Looking down a barrel of gas at a doomed star
We cannot put this date's photograph on paper at poster size. We can print the nearest public archive plate to your date instead.
Prints are coming soon. The card is free to save and share in the meantime.
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.
-
Released on 6 January 2011 WISE Catches the Lagoon Nebula in Center of Action See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 Imposter or the Real Deal? See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2004 First Color Image from Spirit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2017 Lanzarote, Canary Islands See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 UGC 2885 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JAN 1999 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 6 JAN 1999.
Questions about January 6, 1999
What space photo was released on January 6, 1999?
"Looking down a barrel of gas at a doomed star", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on January 6, 1999.
What was the Moon's phase on January 6, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 84% lit.
What day of the week was January 6, 1999?
January 6, 1999 was a Wednesday, day 6 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on January 6, 1999?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.