PULL · 20 AUG 1996 This was
This was
your sky.
A Close-Up of the Lagoon Nebula
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COSMIC MESSAGE
This close-up from the Hubble Space Telescope shows ribbons of red-glowing gas and dark dust surrounding massive young stars in the Lagoon Nebula. The Lagoon Nebula, also known as M8, is relatively close and bright, appearing larger than the Full Moon and visible without a telescope. Light takes about 5,000 years to reach us from there. This photograph combines exposures taken in red, green, and ultraviolet light.
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A Close-Up of the Lagoon Nebula
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 20 AUG 1996 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 20 AUG 1996.
THE ALMANAC FOR 20 AUG 1996
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 36% lit
POSITION
Day 233 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaked 7 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS