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Apollo 17: Last on the Moon

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In December 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent 75 hours on the Moon in the Taurus-Littrow valley. This picture, taken by Schmitt, shows Cernan flanked by an American flag and their lunar rover's antenna. The prominent Sculptured Hills are in the background, and Schmitt's reflection is visible in Cernan's visor.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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SAGITTARIUS

In tropical astrology, 12 DEC 2002 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 12 DEC 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 12 DEC 2002
DAY
Thursday
MOON
First quarter, 53% lit
POSITION
Day 346 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Geminid shower, peaks in 2 days
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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