PULL · 17 OCT 2006 This was
This was
your sky.
Clouds and Sand on the Horizon of Mars
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Opportunity rover captured this view of the Martian horizon near Victoria Crater, showing vast plains of red sand and an orange sky. Wispy clouds are visible in the distance, and few rocks dot the landscape in this exaggerated color mosaic. This vista gives a sense of standing on Mars.
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2006-10-17 · ♎
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Clouds and Sand on the Horizon of Mars
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LIBRA
In tropical astrology, 17 OCT 2006 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 OCT 2006.
THE ALMANAC FOR 17 OCT 2006
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning crescent, 24% lit
POSITION
Day 290 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Orionid shower, peaks in 4 days
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS