The sky on
your birthday.
Hot Stars in the Southern Milky Way
Hot blue stars, glowing red hydrogen gas, and dark dust clouds are scattered through this dramatic region of the Milky Way. It's in the southern constellation of Ara, about 4,000 light-years from Earth. The young, massive stars on the left emit intense ultraviolet radiation. This radiation ionizes the hydrogen gas, creating the characteristic red glow.
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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 7 May 2026 Messier 77 (MIRI + NIRCam) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 May 2026 Messier 77 (NIRCam) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 May 2012 Using the Moon as a mirror: Hubble to watch transit of Venus in reflected light See it as a poster -
Released on 7 May 2014 Inside the Flame Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 7 May 2018 From toddlers to babies See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 MAY 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 7 MAY 1999.
Questions about May 7, 1999
What space photo was released on May 7, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 7, 1999 was "Hot Stars in the Southern Milky Way". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 7, 1999?
A last quarter moon, about 57% lit.
What day of the week was May 7, 1999?
May 7, 1999 was a Friday, day 127 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on May 7, 1999?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaked yesterday.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.