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MELIPAL: first image
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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 17 September 2012 Wide-field view of NGC 4634 and NGC 4633 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2018 An explosive phoenix See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2025 Asian city lights and green fishing boat lights See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2018 Knots and bursts See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2014 Hurricane Edouard See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 SEP 1999.
Questions about September 17, 1999
What space photo was released on September 17, 1999?
"MELIPAL: first image", from the European Southern Observatory, released on September 17, 1999.
What was the Moon's phase on September 17, 1999?
A first quarter moon, about 44% lit.
What day of the week was September 17, 1999?
September 17, 1999 was a Friday, day 260 of the 365 days in 1999.
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