PULL · 24 DEC 1998 This was
This was
your sky.
Mars Climate Orbiter Launches
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COSMIC MESSAGE
From atop a Delta II rocket, solid fuel boosters fall away and Earth's limb appears. These pictures were taken during the launch of the Mars Climate Orbiter from Cape Canaveral on December 11. The spacecraft will take about nine and a half months to reach Mars. Once there, it will use aerobraking to settle into orbit.
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UNCOMMON 
1998-12-24 · ♑
SKYBORN
Mars Climate Orbiter Launches
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BORN 10048 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 24 DEC 1998 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 DEC 1998.
THE ALMANAC FOR 24 DEC 1998
DAY
Thursday
MOON
First quarter, 32% lit
POSITION
Day 358 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaked 2 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS