PULL · 11 FEB 1996 This was
This was
your sky.
Sputnik: The Traveling Companion
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Sputnik, meaning "traveling companion," was the Earth's first artificial moon, launched by the Soviets in 1957. This 184-pound sphere with four whip antennas broadcast a continuous "beeping" signal. Its launch led to the creation of NASA and ignited the space race to the Moon.
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1996-02-11 · ♒
SKYBORN
Sputnik: The Traveling Companion
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BORN 11095 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS
In tropical astrology, 11 FEB 1996 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 FEB 1996.
THE ALMANAC FOR 11 FEB 1996
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Last quarter, 54% lit
POSITION
Day 42 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS