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Comet Hale-Bopp Fades

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Comet Hale-Bopp, once hoped to be the Great Comet of 1997, is approaching the Sun, but our distance from it makes it appear to dim. Experts disagreed on its peak brightness, with some optimists hoping it would outshine Comet Hyakutake. The comet's apparent fading is a result of Earth moving away from it. This image captures it during this period of uncertainty.

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Comet Hale-Bopp Fades
1996-09-17 · ♍
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
♍
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 17 SEP 1996 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 SEP 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 17 SEP 1996
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 21% lit
POSITION
Day 261 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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