PULL · 5 JAN 2002

This was
your sky.

Apollo 17's Moonship

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Apollo 17 lunar module, Challenger, shown here in orbit around the Moon. This image was taken from the command module America, just before Challenger descended to the lunar surface. The ascent stage, with its rocket engine and small thrusters, is visible. This vehicle successfully landed astronauts on the Moon in 1972.

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Apollo 17's Moonship
2002-01-05 · ♑
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 5 JAN 2002 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 5 JAN 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 5 JAN 2002
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Last quarter, 62% lit
POSITION
Day 5 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peaked yesterday