The sky on
your birthday.
Runaway Star
HD 77581 is a massive 'runaway star' speeding through interstellar space. It creates a graceful arcing bow shock, compressing the gas in its path. This European Southern Observatory photograph shows the star, over 6,000 light-years away in Vela, at the center of the bow shock.
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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 27 November 2017 Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy (ground-based view) See it as a poster -
Released on 27 November 2017 Hubble’s view of the Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy (pointing 1) See it as a poster -
Released on 27 November 2017 Hubble’s view of the Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy (pointing 2) See it as a poster -
Released on 27 November 2015 Gravity's Grin See it as a poster -
Released on 27 November 2024 Tracing spiral arms in infrared See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 NOV 1999 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 NOV 1999.
Questions about November 27, 1999
What space photo was released on November 27, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 27, 1999 was "Runaway Star". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 27, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was November 27, 1999?
November 27, 1999 was a Saturday, day 331 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.