PULL · 3 JAN 2001 This was
This was
your sky.
M8: In the Center of the Lagoon Nebula
NASA APOD · Yuugi Kitahara
COSMIC MESSAGE
The Lagoon Nebula, M8, is a star-forming region about 5,000 light-years away. At its center lies the young open cluster NGC 6523, whose energetic light ionizes the surrounding hydrogen gas. As this gas reacquires electrons, it emits the characteristic red light seen in the nebula.
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M8: In the Center of the Lagoon Nebula
NASA APOD · Yuugi Kitahara
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 3 JAN 2001 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 3 JAN 2001.
THE ALMANAC FOR 3 JAN 2001
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
First quarter, 60% lit
POSITION
Day 3 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS