PULL · 23 DEC 2018 This was
This was
your sky.
Earthrise: A Video Reconstruction
NASA APOD
COSMIC MESSAGE
This video reconstruction shows what the Apollo 8 crew witnessed 50 years ago: Earthrise. As the spacecraft orbited the Moon, our home planet appeared to rise above the lunar horizon. This unexpected sight prompted the crew to capture still images that became some of humanity's most famous photographs.
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Earthrise: A Video Reconstruction
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
♑
CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 23 DEC 2018 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 23 DEC 2018.
THE ALMANAC FOR 23 DEC 2018
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Full moon, 99% lit
POSITION
Day 357 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS