PULL · 6 MAY 1998 This was
This was
your sky.
Beijing Ancient Observatory
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Beijing Ancient Observatory in China is an example of a pre-telescopic observatory, with instruments dating back to the 1400s. Astronomers used these tools to measure star and planet positions with increasing accuracy. Such observatories worldwide provided measurements for navigation, agriculture, and religious ceremonies.
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UNCOMMON 
1998-05-06 · ♉
SKYBORN
Beijing Ancient Observatory
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BORN 10280 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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TAURUS
In tropical astrology, 6 MAY 1998 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 MAY 1998.
THE ALMANAC FOR 6 MAY 1998
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 75% lit
POSITION
Day 126 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Eta Aquariid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS