PULL · 22 DEC 1999

This was
your sky.

Perigee Moon, Apogee Moon

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This image captures a full moon, a familiar sight, but tonight's moon is special: a full-perigee-solstice moon. It's full, at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, and it coincides with the winter solstice. While rumors suggested it would be intensely bright, it's only slightly brighter than usual. The moon's phases and its distance from Earth vary, creating these unique alignments.

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Perigee Moon, Apogee Moon
1999-12-22 · ♑
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Perigee Moon, Apogee Moon
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 22 DEC 1999 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 22 DEC 1999.

THE ALMANAC FOR 22 DEC 1999
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 356 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peak tonight