The sky on
your birthday.
A Martian Dust Storm Approaches
Mars is known for its dramatic dust storms, which can sometimes engulf the entire planet. This image shows a dust storm approaching on the Martian surface. These storms are a key feature of the Martian climate. They can obscure surface features for weeks or even months.
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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 9 August 2009 Saturn's Iapetus: Painted Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2023 Galaxy cluster WHL0137-08 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2024 The hidden intricacies of Messier 106 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2024 A Perseid Below See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2006 Bright Iani See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 AUG 1999 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 AUG 1999.
Questions about August 9, 1999
What space photo was released on August 9, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 1999 was "A Martian Dust Storm Approaches". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 9, 1999?
A waning crescent moon, about 7% lit.
What day of the week was August 9, 1999?
August 9, 1999 was a Monday, day 221 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on August 9, 1999?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 4 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.