PULL · 22 DEC 2003 This was
This was
your sky.
The Andromeda Galaxy from GALEX
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Andromeda Galaxy, our closest major galactic neighbor, appears as a ring galaxy in ultraviolet light. This image mosaic from the GALaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) highlights the ring, which is dominated by young, blue stars. This indicates active star formation in that region.
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2003-12-22 · ♑
SKYBORN
The Andromeda Galaxy from GALEX
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BORN 8224 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 22 DEC 2003 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 DEC 2003.
THE ALMANAC FOR 22 DEC 2003
DAY
Monday
MOON
New moon, 2% lit
POSITION
Day 356 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS