BIRTHDAY · 28 MAY 2009

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“Moon in the Mullica” is copyrighted by Catching the Light. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Mullica River in New Jersey reflects a predawn sky, showing a crescent Moon, Mars, and Venus. This peaceful scene, captured on May 22nd, includes the faint glow of the Moon near the horizon. Mars is close to the center, and brilliant Venus shines farther to the right, all mirrored in the still water.

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The Earth on 28 May 2009 · Nile Delta and Sinai

NASA TERRA · THE EARTH THAT DAY

NASA Terra took this picture on 28 May 2009, the day itself, not a release date.

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The Earth on 28 May 2009 · Nile Delta and Sinai
2009-05-28 · ♊
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The Earth on 28 May 2009 · Nile Delta and Sinai
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
♊
GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 28 MAY 2009 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 MAY 2009.

THE ALMANAC FOR 28 MAY 2009
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 19% lit
POSITION
Day 148 of 365

Questions about May 28, 2009

What space photo was released on May 28, 2009?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2009 was "Moon in the Mullica". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.

What was the Moon's phase on May 28, 2009?

A waxing crescent moon, about 19% lit.

What day of the week was May 28, 2009?

May 28, 2009 was a Thursday, day 148 of the 365 days in 2009.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 28, 2009?

NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.

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