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BIRTHDAY · 8 APR 1997

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Comet Hale-Bopp Over New York City Credit and Copyright:

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COSMIC MESSAGE

That point of light above the World Trade Center is Comet Hale-Bopp. It was bright enough to be seen even over the lights of New York City. The East River flows in the foreground, with Lower Manhattan visible between the river and the comet. Hale-Bopp is now moving away from both the Sun and Earth.

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Comet Hale-Bopp Over New York City Credit and Copyright:
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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 8 APR 1997 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 APR 1997.

THE ALMANAC FOR 8 APR 1997
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
New moon, 1% lit
POSITION
Day 98 of 365

Questions about April 8, 1997

What space photo was released on April 8, 1997?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 1997 was "Comet Hale-Bopp Over New York City Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on April 8, 1997?

A new moon, about 1% lit.

What day of the week was April 8, 1997?

April 8, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 98 of the 365 days in 1997.

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