PULL · 18 JUL 2002

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Sunspot Region 30

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Sunspot Region 30 is a group of sunspots on the Sun, nearly ten times the size of Earth. These panels were recorded by the MDI instrument on the SOHO Observatory. They show the sunspot group rotating across the Sun's near side.

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Sunspot Region 30
2002-07-18 · ♋
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Sunspot Region 30
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BORN 8746 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CANCER

In tropical astrology, 18 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 18 JUL 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 18 JUL 2002
DAY
Thursday
MOON
First quarter, 60% lit
POSITION
Day 199 of 365