PULL · 22 JAN 1998 This was
This was
your sky.
Closer To Beta Pic
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Beta Pictoris is a young, sun-like star about 50 light-years away, surrounded by a disk of dust. This disk, viewed nearly edge-on, shines by reflected starlight. Astronomers study it for signs of planetary formation, trying to observe as close to the star as possible without being overwhelmed by its brightness.
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UNCOMMON
1998-01-22 · ♒
SKYBORN
Closer To Beta Pic
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BORN 10384 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS
In tropical astrology, 22 JAN 1998 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 JAN 1998.
THE ALMANAC FOR 22 JAN 1998
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waning crescent, 31% lit
POSITION
Day 22 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS