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The Witch Head Nebula

NASA APOD · Rick Krejci (RicksAstro Astrophotography)
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The Witch Head Nebula, IC 2118, is a reflection nebula that glows from the light of nearby bright star Rigel. Located in the constellation Eridanus, it is about 900 light-years from Earth. The nebula's dust reflects blue light more efficiently, giving it a characteristic blue hue.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 DEC 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 29 DEC 2003
DAY
Monday
MOON
First quarter, 33% lit
POSITION
Day 363 of 365
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