PULL · 4 JAN 2006

This was
your sky.

Hauoli Makahiki Hou

NASA APOD · Rob Ratkowski
COSMIC MESSAGE

This photo captures the last sunset of 2005 from Mount Haleakala in Hawaii. A young crescent Moon and brilliant Venus share the western sky. The silhouette of the Faulkes Telescope, a 2-meter instrument, is visible against the twilight.

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Hauoli Makahiki Hou
2006-01-04 · ♑
SKYBORN
Hauoli Makahiki Hou
NASA APOD · Rob Ratkowski
BORN 7549 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 4 JAN 2006 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 4 JAN 2006.

THE ALMANAC FOR 4 JAN 2006
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 21% lit
POSITION
Day 4 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peak tonight