PULL · 18 NOV 1997 This was
This was
your sky.
In the Center of the Trapezium
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Trapezium is a bright star cluster within the Great Nebula of Orion, also known as M42. This region is a hotbed of star formation, with gigantic globs of gas and dust called proplyds. The image reveals structures in the surrounding gas and dust that point away from the brighter stars. This false-color image highlights ongoing stellar birth processes.
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SKYBORN
In the Center of the Trapezium
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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SCORPIO
In tropical astrology, 18 NOV 1997 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 NOV 1997.
THE ALMANAC FOR 18 NOV 1997
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 88% lit
POSITION
Day 322 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Leonid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS