PULL · 29 JAN 2003

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your sky.

Orion's Horsehead Nebula

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Horsehead Nebula is a dark indentation against a red emission nebula in Orion. It is one of the most famous nebulae in the sky. The horse-head shape is a cloud of opaque dust that blocks the light from the bright red emission nebula behind it. The bright star to the left is part of Orion's belt.

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Orion's Horsehead Nebula

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 JAN 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 29 JAN 2003

DAY

Wednesday

MOON

Waning crescent, 13% lit

POSITION

Day 29 of 365

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This was your sky.

Orion's Horsehead Nebula

This was
your sky.