The sky on
your birthday.
The Launch of STARDUST
A Delta II rocket recently launched the STARDUST mission into the Solar System. STARDUST will photograph Comet Wild in 2004 and return interstellar dust samples to Earth in 2006. Much is unknown about the size, composition, and shapes of these dust grains. A side-mounted camera captured this image of the solid rocket boosters separating above Earth.
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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 5 April 2018 Hubble view of the surroundings of a hidden neutron star in the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 Spiral Snapshot See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2017 Filaments of Active Galaxy NGC 1275 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Exploded Star See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2019 This Is One Mars Rover With MOXIE See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 APR 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 5 APR 1999.
Questions about April 5, 1999
What space photo was released on April 5, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 1999 was "The Launch of STARDUST". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 5, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was April 5, 1999?
April 5, 1999 was a Monday, day 95 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.