PULL · 26 DEC 1996

This was
your sky.

Carl Sagan 1934-1996

NASA APOD · 1994 by Michael Okoniewski

COSMIC MESSAGE

Carl Sagan, one of the world's most famous astronomers, passed away in 1996. Among his many contributions, he helped discover Venus's hot, dense atmosphere and found evidence of potential oceans on Saturn's moon Titan. Sagan was a strong advocate for the search for extraterrestrial life.

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Carl Sagan 1934-1996

NASA APOD · 1994 by Michael Okoniewski

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 1996 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 DEC 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 26 DEC 1996

DAY

Thursday

MOON

Full moon, 99% lit

POSITION

Day 361 of 366

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This was your sky.

Carl Sagan 1934-1996

This was
your sky.