PULL · 23 DEC 2003 This was
This was
your sky.
Comet Encke Returns
NASA APOD · Michael Holloway
COSMIC MESSAGE
Comet Encke, discovered in 1786, orbits the Sun every 3.3 years, making it one of the most frequently observed comets. This image captures its 59th documented return, a regular visitor to our inner solar system. Its elliptical path takes it from beyond Mars to within Mercury's orbit.
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RARE · HOLO 
2003-12-23 · ♑
SKYBORN
Comet Encke Returns
NASA APOD · Michael Holloway
BORN 8223 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 23 DEC 2003 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 23 DEC 2003.
THE ALMANAC FOR 23 DEC 2003
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
New moon, 0% lit
POSITION
Day 357 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS