The sky on
your birthday.
High Velocity Clouds and the Milky Way
These are high-velocity clouds of gas, whose origins and destinations have long been a mystery. Recent measurements have placed one of these clouds in the halo of our Milky Way Galaxy. The chemical composition of different clouds suggests varied origins.
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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 14 December 2014 Molecular Cloud Barnard 68 See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2022 Lunar Dust and Duct Tape See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2024 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2021 HH 666: Carina Dust Pillar with Jet See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2017 NGC 5256 (ground-based view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 DEC 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 14 DEC 1999.
Questions about December 14, 1999
What space photo was released on December 14, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 1999 was "High Velocity Clouds and the Milky Way". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 14, 1999?
A first quarter moon, about 38% lit.
What day of the week was December 14, 1999?
December 14, 1999 was a Tuesday, day 348 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on December 14, 1999?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peak tonight.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.