PULL · 18 JUL 1997

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your sky.

Blue Stars and Red Pillars

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Eagle Nebula is a dramatic region of star formation, famous for its gas and dust pillars. Bright blue stars are still being born within these red pillars. The open cluster M16, seen to the upper right, is at the heart of this activity. This image shows the true colors of the stars and the glowing nebula.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CANCER

In tropical astrology, 18 JUL 1997 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 JUL 1997.

THE ALMANAC FOR 18 JUL 1997
DAY
Friday
MOON
Full moon, 97% lit
POSITION
Day 199 of 365