PULL · 19 SEP 2005 This was
This was
your sky.
Approaching Asteroid Itokawa
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Japan's Hayabusa spacecraft approaches asteroid Itokawa, a mission to study the asteroid's composition. Hayabusa stationed itself just 20 kilometers from Itokawa to measure its mass and surface properties. Understanding asteroids helps us learn about the early solar system.
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2005-09-19 · ♍
SKYBORN
Approaching Asteroid Itokawa
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BORN 7587 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 19 SEP 2005 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 SEP 2005.
THE ALMANAC FOR 19 SEP 2005
DAY
Monday
MOON
Full moon, 99% lit
POSITION
Day 262 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS