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The Local Bubble and the Galactic Neighborhood

NASA APOD · Linda Huff (American Scientist), Priscilla Frisch (U. Chicago)
COSMIC MESSAGE

This map shows our local neighborhood in the Milky Way, extending about 1500 light-years. The Sun is currently passing through the Local Interstellar Cloud, shown in violet. This cloud flows from the Scorpius-Centaurus Association, a group of young stars. The Local Interstellar Cloud sits within a low-density region called the Local Bubble, shown in black.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 12 APR 2000 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 APR 2000.

THE ALMANAC FOR 12 APR 2000
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
First quarter, 58% lit
POSITION
Day 103 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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