PULL · 4 JAN 1996 This was
This was
your sky.
Symbiotic Star System R Aquarii
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COSMIC MESSAGE
R Aquarii is a "symbiotic" star system, where a variable giant star and a white dwarf companion create a nebula and a jet. This photograph shows light from the giant star and the unusually shaped nebula. The two visible shells in the nebula likely resulted from separate outburst events from the system.
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SKYBORN
Symbiotic Star System R Aquarii
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BORN 11133 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 4 JAN 1996 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 1996.
THE ALMANAC FOR 4 JAN 1996
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Full moon, 97% lit
POSITION
Day 4 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS