The sky on
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A Total Eclipse for Europe
The last total solar eclipse of the millennium was visible on August 11, 1999, across parts of Europe and Asia. Millions watched as the Moon passed directly between the Earth and Sun, completely obscuring the Sun. Observers with clear skies saw the Sun's flowing corona. A partial eclipse was visible over a much wider area.
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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 10 August 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around NGC 3521 See it as a poster -
Released on 10 August 2026 Lion Nebula (NIRCam + MIRI image) See it as a poster -
Released on 10 August 2016 Wide-field view of the region around the star cluster Messier 18 See it as a poster -
Released on 10 August 2020 Ring of Stellar Wildfire See it as a poster -
Released on 10 August 2010 Spiral galaxy NGC 4911 in the Coma cluster See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 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 10 AUG 1999.
Questions about August 10, 1999
What space photo was released on August 10, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 10, 1999 was "A Total Eclipse for Europe". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 10, 1999?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was August 10, 1999?
August 10, 1999 was a Tuesday, day 222 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on August 10, 1999?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 3 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.