The sky on
your birthday.
The Witch Head Nebula
The Witch Head Nebula is a reflection nebula, meaning it shines by reflecting the light of nearby stars. It is illuminated by the supergiant star Rigel, in the constellation Orion. The nebula is composed of interstellar dust and gas, sculpted into its witch head shape by stellar winds. It lies about 900 light-years from Earth.
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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 29 August 2006 The region around Cassiopeia A (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2012 Infrared view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2011 Astronomical vision test See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 The Carina Nebula in infrared light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 AUG 1999 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 29 AUG 1999.
Questions about August 29, 1999
What space photo was released on August 29, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 1999 was "The Witch Head Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 29, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was August 29, 1999?
August 29, 1999 was a Sunday, day 241 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.