PULL · 23 JAN 2003

This was
your sky.

Launch of the Sun Pillar

NASA APOD · Lauri A. Kangas

COSMIC MESSAGE

Sun pillars are caused by ice crystals reflecting sunlight in cold air. This pillar was photographed at sunrise over Lake Ontario, looking eastward from Caledon, Ontario. The sun is still low on the horizon, but its light is already creating a striking column.

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Launch of the Sun Pillar

NASA APOD · Lauri A. Kangas

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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 23 JAN 2003 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 23 JAN 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 23 JAN 2003

DAY

Thursday

MOON

Waning gibbous, 71% lit

POSITION

Day 23 of 365

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This was your sky.

Launch of the Sun Pillar

This was
your sky.