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BIRTHDAY · 3 APR 1996

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NASA'S PICTURE FOR THIS DAY

“A Lucky Lunar Eclipse” is copyrighted by Andy Steere. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.

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COSMIC MESSAGE

A total lunar eclipse occurred tonight, a fortunate event for those hoping to see Comet Hyakutake. Normally, a full moon would wash out the comet's tail, even in dark skies. During an eclipse, the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, dimming its light. Sunlight scattered through Earth's dusty atmosphere can give the eclipsed Moon a reddish hue.

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Inner Region of Comet Hyakutake

ESA / HUBBLE

ESA/Hubble released this picture on 27 March 1996. That is the day it was published, not the day it was taken.

CREDIT
CC BY 4.0 H. A. Weaver (Applied Research Corp.), HST Comet Hyakutake Observing Team, and NASA/ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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Inner Region of Comet Hyakutake
1996-04-03 · ♈
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Inner Region of Comet Hyakutake
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 3 APR 1996 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 APR 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 3 APR 1996
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 94 of 366

Questions about April 3, 1996

What space photo was released on April 3, 1996?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 1996 was "A Lucky Lunar Eclipse". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.

What was the Moon's phase on April 3, 1996?

A full moon, about 100% lit.

What day of the week was April 3, 1996?

April 3, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 94 of the 366 days in 1996.

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