PULL · 5 JUL 2004

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Cassini Images Density Waves in Saturn's Rings

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The Cassini spacecraft, now orbiting Saturn, is sending back spectacular, detailed images of its immense ring system. This image of Saturn's A ring shows beautifully geometric structures, which scientists hypothesize are spiral density waves. These waves are thought to be caused by a small moon perturbing the orbits of ring particles. Understanding these patterns helps us decipher the complex dynamics of Saturn's rings.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CANCER

In tropical astrology, 5 JUL 2004 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 JUL 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 5 JUL 2004
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 91% lit
POSITION
Day 187 of 366