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BIRTHDAY · 31 DEC 2017

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To Fly Free in Space

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COSMIC MESSAGE

In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless II became the first person to fly untethered in space. Using a Manned Maneuvering Unit, he floated 100 meters from the Space Shuttle Challenger. This historic spacewalk allowed astronauts to perform repairs and retrieve satellites with unprecedented freedom. It was a moment that redefined human mobility beyond our planet.

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To Fly Free in Space
2017-12-31 · ♑
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To Fly Free in Space
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Released on your day

Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.

ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 31 DEC 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 31 DEC 2017.

THE ALMANAC FOR 31 DEC 2017
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Full moon, 96% lit
POSITION
Day 365 of 365

Questions about December 31, 2017

What space photo was released on December 31, 2017?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2017 was "To Fly Free in Space". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on December 31, 2017?

A full moon, about 96% lit.

What day of the week was December 31, 2017?

December 31, 2017 was a Sunday, day 365 of the 365 days in 2017.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 31, 2017?

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.

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