PULL · 23 DEC 1997 This was
This was
your sky.
M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula
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COSMIC MESSAGE
M2-9, a butterfly planetary nebula, lies 2,100 light-years away. It formed as a low-mass star, like our Sun, shed its outer layers, transforming into a white dwarf. The expelled gas creates an impressive display that fades over thousands of years. This process is a common end for many stars.
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RARE · HOLO 
1997-12-23 · ♑
SKYBORN
M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula
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BORN 10414 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 23 DEC 1997 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 DEC 1997.
THE ALMANAC FOR 23 DEC 1997
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Last quarter, 35% lit
POSITION
Day 357 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS