The sky on
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Halos Around the Ring Nebula
The Ring Nebula, Messier 57, takes on a new appearance when viewed in dim light by the Subaru Telescope. This image reveals giant halos of diffuse gas surrounding the familiar ring. M57 is a planetary nebula, formed when a Sun-like star sheds its outer atmosphere as it evolves.
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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 22 September 2010 HAWK-I infrared image of the spectacular barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365* See it as a poster -
Released on 22 September 2014 Jets and explosions in NGC 7793 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 September 2025 Spiral, elliptical or neither? See it as a poster -
Released on 22 September 2022 NGC 7331 Close Up See it as a poster -
Released on 22 September 2025 Typhoon Ragasa with its well-defined eye in the Philippine Sea See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 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 22 SEP 1999.
Questions about September 22, 1999
What space photo was released on September 22, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 1999 was "Halos Around the Ring Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 22, 1999?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 91% lit.
What day of the week was September 22, 1999?
September 22, 1999 was a Wednesday, day 265 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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