PULL · 19 JAN 2004 This was
This was
your sky.
STARDUST Flyby of Comet Wild 2
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COSMIC MESSAGE
On January 2, 2004, the STARDUST spacecraft flew past Comet Wild 2, capturing unprecedented details of its icy nucleus. The spacecraft, heavily shielded from debris, navigated through the comet's surrounding dust and grit. Its camera pivoted to maintain focus on the nucleus during the close encounter.
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STARDUST Flyby of Comet Wild 2
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 JAN 2004.
THE ALMANAC FOR 19 JAN 2004
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 9% lit
POSITION
Day 19 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS