PULL · 17 JUL 2002 This was
This was
your sky.
Star-Forming Region RCW38 from 2MASS
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The star-forming region RCW38 hides many of its stars in visible light. Thick dust absorbs the light. However, when viewed in infrared light, like in this image from 2MASS, many stars are revealed. This is because dust is less effective at absorbing infrared light.
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UNCOMMON 
2002-07-17 · ♋
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Star-Forming Region RCW38 from 2MASS
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BORN 8747 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CANCER
In tropical astrology, 17 JUL 2002 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 JUL 2002.
THE ALMANAC FOR 17 JUL 2002
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
First quarter, 49% lit
POSITION
Day 198 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS