PULL · 15 DEC 1999 This was
This was
your sky.
A Nova In Aquila
NASA APOD · Till Credner
COSMIC MESSAGE
On December 1st, 1999, observers noticed a new star in Aquila, the Eagle. It was actually a known star, V1494 Aquilae, that had increased its brightness by 70,000 times. This sudden increase is called a nova, and it continued to brighten for several days.
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1999-12-15 · ♐
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A Nova In Aquila
NASA APOD · Till Credner
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SAGITTARIUS
In tropical astrology, 15 DEC 1999 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 DEC 1999.
THE ALMANAC FOR 15 DEC 1999
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
First quarter, 49% lit
POSITION
Day 349 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Geminid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS