PULL · 17 OCT 2003 This was
This was
your sky.
Astronomy Quilt of the Week
NASA APOD · Judy W. Ross,
Point Roberts, WA
COSMIC MESSAGE
This image is a placeholder, a 'quilt' of previous astronomy pictures. It reminds us of the vastness of space and the continuous stream of discoveries. Tomorrow's picture will feature the Moon, a familiar yet ever-fascinating neighbor in our solar system.
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Point Roberts, WA · Judy W. Ross,
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2003-10-17 · ♎
SKYBORN
Astronomy Quilt of the Week
NASA APOD · Judy W. Ross,
Point Roberts, WA
BORN 8290 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LIBRA
In tropical astrology, 17 OCT 2003 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 OCT 2003.
THE ALMANAC FOR 17 OCT 2003
DAY
Friday
MOON
Last quarter, 59% lit
POSITION
Day 290 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Orionid shower, peaks in 4 days
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS