PULL · 6 FEB 2002

This was
your sky.

The Cosmic Infrared Background

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Cosmic Infrared Background is a faint glow of infrared light from all the stars and galaxies throughout the universe. The 2MASS telescope imaged this background at high resolution, confirming it's brighter than expected. It's like a cosmic wallpaper, showing light from distant, early galaxies.

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The Cosmic Infrared Background
2002-02-06 · ♒
SKYBORN
The Cosmic Infrared Background
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BORN 8908 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 6 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 6 FEB 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 FEB 2002
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Last quarter, 36% lit
POSITION
Day 37 of 365