The sky on
your birthday.
The First Explorer
Explorer 1 was the first US satellite, launched on January 31, 1958, as the fourth stage of a Jupiter-C rocket. The 30-pound satellite carried instruments to measure temperatures, micrometeorite impacts, and electron and ion densities in space. Data from Explorer 1 led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts, a major early finding of the Space Age.
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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 6 February 2012 Transforming galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2013 Wide-field view of the entire Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 1990 Galaxy NGC 1808 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2017 A spiral in Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the HII region LHA 120-N 180B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 1999 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 1999.
Questions about February 6, 1999
What space photo was released on February 6, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 1999 was "The First Explorer". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 6, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 71% lit.
What day of the week was February 6, 1999?
February 6, 1999 was a Saturday, day 37 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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