The sky on
your birthday.
Iridium 52: Not A Meteor
Iridium 52 is not a meteor, but a satellite in low Earth orbit. When the sun reflects off its flat, highly reflective antennas, it creates a bright, momentary flare. These flares can be surprisingly intense, sometimes outshining the brightest stars. They are a common sight for observers on Earth.
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 October 2012 Violent star formation episodes in dwarf galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2024 M16: Pillars of Star Creation See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2001 Hugli River Delta, India See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2015 Hubble Frontier Fields view of MACSJ0416.1 to 2403 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 October 2026 N159 (wide view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 OCT 1999 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 OCT 1999.
Questions about October 22, 1999
What space photo was released on October 22, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 1999 was "Iridium 52: Not A Meteor". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 22, 1999?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 93% lit.
What day of the week was October 22, 1999?
October 22, 1999 was a Friday, day 295 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on October 22, 1999?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaked yesterday.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.