PULL · 2 APR 2009

This was
your sky.

100 Hours of Astronomy Begins

NASA APOD · Tamas Ladanyi
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 marked the 400th anniversary of Galileo's telescopic discoveries. '100 Hours of Astronomy' was a cornerstone project, with public programs worldwide. The opening event at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia featured one of Galileo's remaining telescopes. It was a global celebration of looking up at the sky.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
ARIES

In tropical astrology, 2 APR 2009 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 APR 2009.

THE ALMANAC FOR 2 APR 2009
DAY
Thursday
MOON
First quarter, 49% lit
POSITION
Day 92 of 365