PULL · 31 DEC 1998 This was
This was
your sky.
The Year of Distant Supernovae
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Distant supernovae were a major topic in astronomy during 1998. Two independent groups used large telescopes to discover and analyze far-off supernovae. Their surprising results implied a universe rich in both dark matter and dark energy.
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1998-12-31 · ♑
SKYBORN
The Year of Distant Supernovae
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BORN 10041 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 31 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 31 DEC 1998.
THE ALMANAC FOR 31 DEC 1998
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 95% lit
POSITION
Day 365 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS