The sky on
your birthday.
Apollo 17's Moonship
Apollo 17's lunar module, Challenger, was designed for flight in the vacuum of space. This picture from the command module America shows Challenger's ascent stage in lunar orbit. Small reaction control thrusters are at the sides of the moonship, with the bell of the ascent rocket engine underneath. The hatch allowing access to the lunar surface is visible in the front.
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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 April 2024 The eponymous NGC 3783 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2013 A unique cluster: one of the hidden 15 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2004 Flung Far from Home See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2019 Comet or cluster? See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2015 Hubble image of the galaxy cluster Abell 3827 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 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 15 APR 1999.
Questions about April 15, 1999
What space photo was released on April 15, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 1999 was "Apollo 17's Moonship". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 15, 1999?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was April 15, 1999?
April 15, 1999 was a Thursday, day 105 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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