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BIRTHDAY · 15 APR 1997

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Hale-Bopp and Plateau de Bure Interferometer Credit and Copyright:

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Comet Hale-Bopp is being observed by many telescopes, including the Plateau de Bure Interferometer shown here. These radio telescopes detect molecules like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide in the comet's coma and tail. The abundance of these molecules provides clues about the comet's composition and history.

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Hale-Bopp and Plateau de Bure Interferometer Credit and Copyright:
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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 15 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 15 APR 1997.

THE ALMANAC FOR 15 APR 1997
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 54% lit
POSITION
Day 105 of 365

Questions about April 15, 1997

What space photo was released on April 15, 1997?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 1997 was "Hale-Bopp and Plateau de Bure Interferometer Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on April 15, 1997?

A first quarter moon, about 54% lit.

What day of the week was April 15, 1997?

April 15, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 105 of the 365 days in 1997.

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