PULL · 3 JAN 2004 This was
This was
your sky.
Comet Wild 2's Nucleus from Stardust
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COSMIC MESSAGE
On January 2, 2004, the Stardust spacecraft provided the most detailed images yet of a comet nucleus, that of Comet Wild 2. Comet nuclei are usually obscured by dust and gas that boils off as they approach the Sun. Stardust successfully dove through this debris cloud to photograph the icy core.
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Comet Wild 2's Nucleus from Stardust
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 3 JAN 2004 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 3 JAN 2004.
THE ALMANAC FOR 3 JAN 2004
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 83% lit
POSITION
Day 3 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS