PULL · 29 DEC 2000 This was
This was
your sky.
The Dark Horsehead Nebula
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Horsehead Nebula, Barnard 33, is a dark cloud of interstellar dust sculpted by stellar winds and radiation. It is part of the vast star-forming region surrounding the Orion Nebula, about 1,500 light-years distant. The Horsehead is visible only because it is silhouetted against the bright emission nebulae behind it.
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SKYBORN
The Dark Horsehead Nebula
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BORN 9312 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 DEC 2000.
THE ALMANAC FOR 29 DEC 2000
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 12% lit
POSITION
Day 364 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS