PULL · 17 JUN 1996

This was
your sky.

The United States at Night

NASA APOD · NOAA/ NGDC DMSP Digital Archive

COSMIC MESSAGE

This composite image shows the United States at night, with city lights illuminating the landscape. It's made from over 200 images taken by satellites from the USAF Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP). These satellites primarily monitor weather phenomena, but their sensors also capture the glow of human activity across the globe.

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The United States at Night

NASA APOD · NOAA/ NGDC DMSP Digital Archive

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 JUN 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 17 JUN 1996

DAY

Monday

MOON

New moon, 1% lit

POSITION

Day 169 of 366

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This was your sky.

The United States at Night

This was
your sky.