PULL · 5 DEC 2003

This was
your sky.

Startling Star V838 Mon

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COSMIC MESSAGE

In 2002, the variable star V838 Monocerotis underwent a dramatic outburst, unlike any seen before. The Hubble Space Telescope captured light echoes from this event, illuminating pre-existing dust around the star. As light from the outburst spread, it revealed the intricate structure of the surrounding nebula.

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Startling Star V838 Mon

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BORN 8241 days ago

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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SAGITTARIUS

In tropical astrology, 5 DEC 2003 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 DEC 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 5 DEC 2003

DAY

Friday

MOON

Waxing gibbous, 87% lit

POSITION

Day 339 of 365

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This was your sky.

Startling Star V838 Mon

This was
your sky.