PULL · 18 NOV 2001

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A Leonid Meteor Explodes

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As Earth passes through debris from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, sand-sized particles burn up in our atmosphere, creating the annual Leonids Meteor Shower. This particular year, Earth passed unusually close to the comet's debris, promising high activity. This image captures a bright Leonid meteor. The Leonids are known for producing many bright meteors, often called fireballs.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 18 NOV 2001 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 NOV 2001.

THE ALMANAC FOR 18 NOV 2001
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 7% lit
POSITION
Day 322 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Leonid shower, peaked yesterday