PULL · 27 DEC 2000 This was
This was
your sky.
The Dust and Ion Tails of Comet Hale Bopp
NASA APOD · John Gleason
(Celestial Images)
COSMIC MESSAGE
Comet Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth in 1997, a comet so bright it was visible to the naked eye for 18 months. The comet has two tails. One is made of dust, and the other, blue one, is made of ions. This image shows both tails streaming away from the comet.
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The Dust and Ion Tails of Comet Hale Bopp
NASA APOD · John Gleason
(Celestial Images)
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 27 DEC 2000 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 DEC 2000.
THE ALMANAC FOR 27 DEC 2000
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
New moon, 2% lit
POSITION
Day 362 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS