The sky on
your birthday.
Deploying Spartan
Last October, the Space Shuttle Discovery deployed Spartan 201 to monitor the Sun's corona. This spacecraft helped estimate electron density in the corona and calibrated data from the SOHO satellite. Spartan also studied how the Sun changes as it approaches maximum activity. The shuttle's robot arm is seen releasing Spartan into space.
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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 12 August 2026 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2026 A partial solar eclipse is pictured from the International Space Station See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2012 Spiral Galaxy NGC 4038 in Collision See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2013 Stars fleeing a cosmic crash See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2026 2026 Total Solar Eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 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 12 AUG 1999.
Questions about August 12, 1999
What space photo was released on August 12, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 1999 was "Deploying Spartan". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 12, 1999?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was August 12, 1999?
August 12, 1999 was a Thursday, day 224 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on August 12, 1999?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks tomorrow.
Is it free?
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