PULL · 9 AUG 1999 This was
This was
your sky.
A Martian Dust Storm Approaches
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Mars is known for its dramatic dust storms, which can sometimes engulf the entire planet. This image shows a dust storm approaching on the Martian surface. These storms are a key feature of the Martian climate. They can obscure surface features for weeks or even months.
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COMMON
1999-08-09 · ♌
SKYBORN
A Martian Dust Storm Approaches
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BORN 9820 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
♌
LEO
In tropical astrology, 9 AUG 1999 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 AUG 1999.
THE ALMANAC FOR 9 AUG 1999
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 7% lit
POSITION
Day 221 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaks in 4 days
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS