PULL · 14 FEB 1996

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NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Rosette Nebula, also known as NGC 2237, is a large, circular emission nebula in the constellation Monoceros. It is a stellar nursery where new stars are forming. The central cluster of hot, young stars, NGC 2244, emits ultraviolet light that ionizes the surrounding gas. This creates the nebula's distinctive flowery appearance.

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NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula
1996-02-14 · ♒
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NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula
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BORN 11092 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 14 FEB 1996 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 14 FEB 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 14 FEB 1996
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waning crescent, 24% lit
POSITION
Day 45 of 366