PULL · 14 JUN 1996

This was
your sky.

Floating Free in Space

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COSMIC MESSAGE

In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless made the first untethered spacewalk, using a Manned Maneuvering Unit. Nitrogen gas thrusters allowed him to maneuver freely outside the Space Shuttle Challenger. This freedom from tethers was a significant step in spacewalk technology.

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 14 JUN 1996 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 14 JUN 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 14 JUN 1996

DAY

Friday

MOON

Waning crescent, 4% lit

POSITION

Day 166 of 366

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This was your sky.

Floating Free in Space

This was
your sky.