The sky on
your birthday.
Happy Face Crater on Mars
Even Mars can have a happy face, as seen in the Galle crater. This Martian crater has internal markings that resemble a smiley face, first observed in the 1970s by the Viking Orbiter. These markings are believed to be formed by chance through natural geological processes following a large meteor impact. The Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft, which recently started its mission, took this picture.
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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 15 March 2011 Wide-field view of the Tarantula Nebula and its surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2011 Hubble snaps close-up of the Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2017 The Cone Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2021 A Flash of Life See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2025 City lights dot the cloudy, midwestern landscape of the United States See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 MAR 1999 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 MAR 1999.
Questions about March 15, 1999
What space photo was released on March 15, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 15, 1999 was "Happy Face Crater on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 15, 1999?
A waning crescent moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was March 15, 1999?
March 15, 1999 was a Monday, day 74 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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