PULL · 12 JUL 2005 This was
This was
your sky.
Launch of the Red Bird
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The M-V-6 rocket launched the Astro-E2 observatory with a perfect ascent. This dramatic picture was taken at the Uchinoura Space Center. Astro-E2 is a reflight of the Astro-E payload, which was lost in a launch failure in 2000. The satellite's innovative instruments are now being checked out in Earth orbit to explore the Universe.
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COMMON
2005-07-12 · ♋
SKYBORN
Launch of the Red Bird
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BORN 7656 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CANCER
In tropical astrology, 12 JUL 2005 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 JUL 2005.
THE ALMANAC FOR 12 JUL 2005
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 32% lit
POSITION
Day 193 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS