PULL · 10 JUN 2004

This was
your sky.

Venus at the Edge

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COSMIC MESSAGE

During Venus's transit across the Sun's edge on June 8, astronomers captured this close-up view. The sharp image reveals a delicate arc of sunlight refracted through the Venusian atmosphere. This arc, part of a luminous ring, was first noted as evidence that Venus possesses an atmosphere.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 10 JUN 2004 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 JUN 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 10 JUN 2004
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Last quarter, 51% lit
POSITION
Day 162 of 366