PULL · 18 DEC 1995

This was
your sky.

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51, is a classic spiral galaxy about 15 million light-years away. Its prominent spiral arms are thought to be shaped by the gravitational interaction with a smaller galaxy. You can see the smaller galaxy above and to the right, with dust lanes from M51 blocking its light. This interaction is still ongoing, influencing M51's structure.

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M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy
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M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy
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BORN 11150 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
SAGITTARIUS

In tropical astrology, 18 DEC 1995 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 DEC 1995.

THE ALMANAC FOR 18 DEC 1995
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 15% lit
POSITION
Day 352 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Geminid shower, peaked 4 days ago