The sky on
your birthday.
M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula
Stars often create their most artistic displays as they die. M2-9, a butterfly planetary nebula, is one such example. This low-mass star, 2,100 light-years away, has cast off its outer layers, forming an impressive display of gas that will gradually fade over thousands of years.
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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 21 March 2022 Hubble Spies a Stunning Spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 21 March 2010 The galaxy cluster MACS J2135-010217 lensing SMM J2135-0102 See it as a poster -
Released on 21 March 2016 A cosmic kaleidoscope See it as a poster -
Released on 21 March 2016 All quiet in the nursery? See it as a poster -
Released on 21 March 2010 The region around SMM J2135-0102 and the galaxy cluster MACS J2135-010217 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 21 MAR 1999 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 MAR 1999.
Questions about March 21, 1999
What space photo was released on March 21, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 1999 was "M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 21, 1999?
A waxing crescent moon, about 17% lit.
What day of the week was March 21, 1999?
March 21, 1999 was a Sunday, day 80 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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