PULL · 18 JAN 2002 This was
This was
your sky.
Saturn and Vesta in Taurus
NASA APOD · Joe Orman
COSMIC MESSAGE
This time exposure captures the Hyades and Pleiades star clusters in Taurus. The Pleiades are 400 light-years away, and the V-shaped Hyades are 150 light-years distant. Bright yellow Aldebaran, 60 light-years away, appears to be part of the Hyades but is much closer.
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2002-01-18 · ♑
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Saturn and Vesta in Taurus
NASA APOD · Joe Orman
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 18 JAN 2002 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 18 JAN 2002.
THE ALMANAC FOR 18 JAN 2002
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 21% lit
POSITION
Day 18 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS