PULL · 25 AUG 2002

This was
your sky.

Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This nebula wasn't visible until 1992. That year, a white dwarf star in Cygnus exploded in a nova, an event called Nova Cygni 1992. The flash of light illuminated existing gas, exciting the hydrogen and making it glow red. The only gas actually expelled by the nova is a small red ball near the center of the photo.

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Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On
2002-08-25 · ♍
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Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 25 AUG 2002 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 AUG 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 25 AUG 2002
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 96% lit
POSITION
Day 237 of 365