PULL · 4 SEP 1998 This was
This was
your sky.
Nozomi: Earth and Moon
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Nozomi, Japan's first Mars orbiter, launched in July 1998. It used Earth and Moon flybys to gain speed for its journey to Mars, arriving in October 1999. The mission studied Mars' atmosphere, magnetic field, and parts of its surface. This image shows the spacecraft's view of Earth and the Moon together during one of its slingshot maneuvers.
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1998-09-04 · ♍
SKYBORN
Nozomi: Earth and Moon
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 4 SEP 1998 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 SEP 1998.
THE ALMANAC FOR 4 SEP 1998
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 96% lit
POSITION
Day 247 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS