PULL · 13 AUG 2003 This was
This was
your sky.
Mars Rising Behind Poodle Rock
NASA APOD · Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
COSMIC MESSAGE
Mars is nearing its closest approach to Earth in 60,000 years, appearing dramatically bright in the night sky. It rises earlier each evening, shining with a distinct orange-red hue. The planet is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun, Moon, and Venus.
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2003-08-13 · ♌
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Mars Rising Behind Poodle Rock
NASA APOD · Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 13 AUG 2003 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 13 AUG 2003.
THE ALMANAC FOR 13 AUG 2003
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 225 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS