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Barsoom
This dramatic image of a crescent Mars was taken by NASA's Viking 2 spacecraft. Mars has long captured Earthdwellers' imaginations, inspiring stories like Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Barsoom" novels. The Red Planet continues to be a focus for space exploration. Soon, more spacecraft from Earth will visit it.
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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.
In tropical astrology, 24 APR 1999 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 APR 1999.
Questions about April 24, 1999
What space photo was released on April 24, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 1999 was "Barsoom". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 24, 1999?
A first quarter moon, about 62% lit.
What day of the week was April 24, 1999?
April 24, 1999 was a Saturday, day 114 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on April 24, 1999?
Yes: the Lyrid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.