PULL · 28 AUG 2003 This was
This was
your sky.
Mars Rising Behind Elephant Rock
NASA APOD · Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
COSMIC MESSAGE
Mars is still bright in the eastern sky after sunset, appearing noticeably red. This image shows it rising behind Elephant Rock. Yesterday, Mars and Earth passed closer than they have in nearly 60,000 years. Orbiting spacecraft like Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Odyssey continue to provide the best views of the planet.
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Mars Rising Behind Elephant Rock
NASA APOD · Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 28 AUG 2003 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 AUG 2003.
THE ALMANAC FOR 28 AUG 2003
DAY
Thursday
MOON
New moon, 1% lit
POSITION
Day 240 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS