PULL · 7 JUN 1999

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your sky.

Starbirth in the Trifid Nebula

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Trifid Nebula is a region where tremendous pillars of gas and dust are being sculpted. A young, hot star at the center, just above and to the right in this image, illuminates and shapes its surroundings. Its powerful light and winds sweep away gas, influencing the formation of other stars.

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Starbirth in the Trifid Nebula
1999-06-07 · ♊
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Starbirth in the Trifid Nebula
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 7 JUN 1999 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 JUN 1999.

THE ALMANAC FOR 7 JUN 1999
DAY
Monday
MOON
Last quarter, 41% lit
POSITION
Day 158 of 365