PULL · 2 APR 1998 This was
This was
your sky.
Iridium Flare
NASA APOD · Chris Dorreman
COSMIC MESSAGE
An Iridium flare captured by amateur astronomer Chris Dorreman. These flashes of light are sunlight glinting off the flat, reflective surfaces of Iridium communication satellites in low Earth orbit. Flares like this one can be surprisingly bright, sometimes reaching a magnitude of -8, similar to a quarter Moon.
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1998-04-02 · ♈
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Iridium Flare
NASA APOD · Chris Dorreman
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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ARIES
In tropical astrology, 2 APR 1998 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 2 APR 1998.
THE ALMANAC FOR 2 APR 1998
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 30% lit
POSITION
Day 92 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS