BIRTHDAY · 16 NOV 1999

The sky on
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A RADARSAT Map of Antarctica

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Mapping Antarctica is difficult due to its harsh conditions. However, the Canadian RADARSAT satellite created a detailed map using radar. It measures how long radio waves take to reflect off the terrain, revealing the continent's features from space.

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A RADARSAT Map of Antarctica
1999-11-16 · ♏
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A RADARSAT Map of Antarctica
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 16 NOV 1999 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 NOV 1999.

THE ALMANAC FOR 16 NOV 1999
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 54% lit
POSITION
Day 320 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Leonid shower, peaks tomorrow

Questions about November 16, 1999

What space photo was released on November 16, 1999?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 1999 was "A RADARSAT Map of Antarctica". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on November 16, 1999?

A first quarter moon, about 54% lit.

What day of the week was November 16, 1999?

November 16, 1999 was a Tuesday, day 320 of the 365 days in 1999.

Was there a meteor shower on November 16, 1999?

Yes: the Leonid shower, peaks tomorrow.

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