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A Superior Conjunction Of Mercury

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COSMIC MESSAGE

A superior conjunction occurs when an interior planet is on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth. Mercury, the innermost planet, reaches this point in its orbit today. The SOHO observatory's coronagraph captured this recent picture, showing Mercury very close to the Sun. The coronagraph uses an internal disk to block the intense solar glare.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 8 SEP 1999 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 SEP 1999.

THE ALMANAC FOR 8 SEP 1999
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waning crescent, 5% lit
POSITION
Day 251 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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