PULL · 20 JUN 1996

This was
your sky.

Apollo Sunrise

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Apollo 12 astronauts captured this image of the Sun rising over Earth in November 1969, while on their way home. From their distant perspective, only part of the solar disk is visible, creating a brilliant glint and illuminating Earth's atmosphere. This view highlights the vastness of space between our planet and its star.

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 20 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 20 JUN 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 20 JUN 1996

DAY

Thursday

MOON

Waxing crescent, 18% lit

POSITION

Day 172 of 366

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This was your sky.

Apollo Sunrise

This was
your sky.