PULL · 19 AUG 1998

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M13: The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules

NASA APOD · Michael Richmann
COSMIC MESSAGE

M13, also known as the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, is a colossal home to over 100,000 stars. It spans more than 150 light-years and is over 12 billion years old. In 1974, a radio message about Earth was sent towards M13 from the Arecibo Observatory. This cluster is easily visible with binoculars and is a popular target for skygazers.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
LEO

In tropical astrology, 19 AUG 1998 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 AUG 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 19 AUG 1998
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waning crescent, 11% lit
POSITION
Day 231 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaked 6 days ago