The sky on
your birthday.
Brown Dwarf Gliese 229B
The faint spot near the bottom of this image is a brown dwarf, an object too small to ignite nuclear fusion like a star, but more massive than a planet. Brown dwarfs are sometimes called 'failed stars' because they lack the mass to sustain stellar burning. They are thought to form through similar processes as stars, but cool and dim over time.
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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 24 March 2009 Martian Dunes and the Shadow of Opportunity See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2026 Wide-field view of the area around the WISPIT 2 star See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2018 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2025 A chance alignment in Lupus See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2021 A view of the M87 supermassive black hole in polarised light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 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 24 MAR 1999.
Questions about March 24, 1999
What space photo was released on March 24, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 1999 was "Brown Dwarf Gliese 229B". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 24, 1999?
A first quarter moon, about 46% lit.
What day of the week was March 24, 1999?
March 24, 1999 was a Wednesday, day 83 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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