The sky on
your birthday.
A Supernova Star-Field
In 1987, a bright star in the Large Magellanic Cloud exploded, creating Supernova 1987A. This composite image, taken over several years, shows the unusual rings and glowing gas left behind. The explosion happened when a massive star, about 150,000 light years away, ran out of nuclear fuel.
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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 9 February 1996 High luminosity quasar J03.13 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2009 Anemic Galaxy NGC 4921 at the Edge See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 1996 First NTT image of comet Hale-Bopp after solar conjunction See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the planetary nebula Henize 2-428 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2004 X Marks the Spot See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 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 9 FEB 1999.
Questions about February 9, 1999
What space photo was released on February 9, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 1999 was "A Supernova Star-Field". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 9, 1999?
A last quarter moon, about 40% lit.
What day of the week was February 9, 1999?
February 9, 1999 was a Tuesday, day 40 of the 365 days in 1999.
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