PULL · 21 DEC 1997

This was
your sky.

A Winter Solstice

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This image of the Sun, taken by the SOHO observatory, shows prominences and active regions in ionized Helium. The Sun is progressing toward a maximum in its 11-year activity cycle. Today is the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day of the year.

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A Winter Solstice
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A Winter Solstice
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Move your cursor across the card to tilt it. Holographic foil ripples through the edges and surface as you go.

ZODIAC CONTEXT
SAGITTARIUS

In tropical astrology, 21 DEC 1997 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 DEC 1997.

THE ALMANAC FOR 21 DEC 1997
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Last quarter, 56% lit
POSITION
Day 355 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaks tomorrow