The sky on
your birthday.
Cassini Images The Moon
On August 18, 1999, the Cassini spacecraft flew by Earth and the Moon on its way to the outer solar system. It captured this composite image from about 377,000 kilometers away, testing its imaging systems. The image combines views in green, blue, and ultraviolet light, with Mare Crisium prominent in the upper right of each.
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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 September 2019 Pluto in True Color See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2015 The area around SpARCS1049+56 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2014 The globular star cluster Messier 54 See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2012 NGC 7090: An actively star-forming galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the globular star cluster Messier 54 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 SEP 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 10 SEP 1999.
Questions about September 10, 1999
What space photo was released on September 10, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 1999 was "Cassini Images The Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 10, 1999?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was September 10, 1999?
September 10, 1999 was a Friday, day 253 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.