The sky on
your birthday.
The Wind on Mars
Mars has wind, too. Images of the north polar cap show sand dunes covered in frost. In places, the frost has eroded, revealing the dark sand underneath. This erosion must have taken place within the past Martian year, as the frost is only as old as the Martian winter. Much of the region's appearance has been sculpted by wind-blown dust.
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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 12 January 2026 Wide-field view (DSS) of the area of the sky around the star RXJ0528+2838 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2026 Wide-field view (PanSTARRS) of the area of the sky around the star RXJ0528+2838 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2005 Hubble finds infant stars in neighbouring galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2021 A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia, in between Ukraine and Kazakhstan, as the International See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2021 A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 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 12 JAN 1999.
Questions about January 12, 1999
What space photo was released on January 12, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 1999 was "The Wind on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 12, 1999?
A waning crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was January 12, 1999?
January 12, 1999 was a Tuesday, day 12 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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