PULL · 22 SEP 2000

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M55: Globular Star Cluster

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COSMIC MESSAGE

M55 is a large globular cluster in Sagittarius, containing around 100,000 stars. It is about 20,000 light-years away and appears nearly two-thirds the size of the full moon from Earth. Globular clusters like M55 are gravitationally bound populations of old stars that roam the halo of our Milky Way Galaxy.

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M55: Globular Star Cluster
2000-09-22 · ♍
SKYBORN
M55: Globular Star Cluster
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BORN 9410 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 22 SEP 2000 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 22 SEP 2000.

THE ALMANAC FOR 22 SEP 2000
DAY
Friday
MOON
Last quarter, 36% lit
POSITION
Day 266 of 366