Astronomy's Pivotal Role In D-Day

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Astronomy's Pivotal Role In D-Day

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Why astronomy played a pivotal role in setting D-Day date

The anniversary of D-Day has just passed, did you know there was an astronomy component? Picking a date involved a complex set of criteria, including the amount of moonlight and tides. For the complete article, click here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-sco ... -1.5161516

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