PULL · 24 OCT 2003

This was
your sky.

Mars Moons

NASA APOD · Johannes Schedler (Panther Observatory)

COSMIC MESSAGE

During Mars' record close approach, its two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, were a challenge to spot. Discovered in 1877 by Asaph Hall, they are seen here against the planet on August 22nd. Phobos is the innermost moon, and Deimos is the outermost.

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Mars Moons

NASA APOD · Johannes Schedler (Panther Observatory)

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 24 OCT 2003 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 OCT 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 24 OCT 2003

DAY

Friday

MOON

New moon, 2% lit

POSITION

Day 297 of 365

METEOR SHOWER

Orionid shower, peaked 3 days ago

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This was your sky.

Mars Moons

This was
your sky.