PULL · 24 OCT 1999

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your sky.

The Magnetic Carpet Of The Sun

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Sun's visible surface has a 'magnetic carpet' of tens of thousands of magnetic north and south poles. These poles are joined by looping field lines that extend into the Solar Corona. Maps from the SOHO observatory reveal these small magnetic concentrations.

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The Magnetic Carpet Of The Sun

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SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 24 OCT 1999 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 OCT 1999.

THE ALMANAC FOR 24 OCT 1999

DAY

Sunday

MOON

Full moon, 100% lit

POSITION

Day 297 of 365

METEOR SHOWER

Orionid shower, peaked 3 days ago

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This was your sky.

The Magnetic Carpet Of The Sun

This was
your sky.