The sky on
your birthday.
The Shadow Of Phobos
Mars Global Surveyor captured the oval shadow of Phobos racing over Xanthe Terra on August 26, 1999. Phobos, shaped like a potato, orbits Mars in less than eight hours. Because its orbital period is shorter than Mars's rotation, observers on Mars see Phobos rise in the west and set in the east.
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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 5 November 2012 Saturn's Moon Dione in Slight Color See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2009 Hubble Wide Field Camera 3 image details star birth in galaxy M83 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2013 Namib Desert, Namibia See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2026 Lessons from a stellar instructor See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2025 Spiral Galaxy NGC 3370 from Hubble See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 NOV 1999 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 NOV 1999.
Questions about November 5, 1999
What space photo was released on November 5, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 5, 1999 was "The Shadow Of Phobos". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 5, 1999?
A waning crescent moon, about 11% lit.
What day of the week was November 5, 1999?
November 5, 1999 was a Friday, day 309 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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