PULL · 16 JAN 2017 This was
This was
your sky.
Geostationary Highway through Orion
NASA APOD · James A. DeYoung
COSMIC MESSAGE
Satellites in geostationary orbit appear to hang motionless above a fixed point on Earth. These satellites orbit at an altitude of about 42,000 kilometers from Earth's center, matching our planet's rotation period. They are crucial for communication and weather monitoring.
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Geostationary Highway through Orion
NASA APOD · James A. DeYoung
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 16 JAN 2017 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 JAN 2017.
THE ALMANAC FOR 16 JAN 2017
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 86% lit
POSITION
Day 16 of 365
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