PULL · 4 FEB 2002 This was
This was
your sky.
Comet LINEAR (WM1) Shines in the South
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Comet C/2000 WM1 LINEAR brightened unexpectedly in early 2002, becoming visible to the unaided eye in the southern skies. This image captures its bright coma and the beginning of its dust tail. Comets like LINEAR are icy bodies from the outer solar system that become active and bright as they near the Sun. This comet was observed from locations like Australia.
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Comet LINEAR (WM1) Shines in the South
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BORN 8910 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS
In tropical astrology, 4 FEB 2002 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 FEB 2002.
THE ALMANAC FOR 4 FEB 2002
DAY
Monday
MOON
Last quarter, 57% lit
POSITION
Day 35 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS