PULL · 9 AUG 2005 This was
This was
your sky.
The Belt of Venus over Elwood Beach
NASA APOD · Russell Cockman
COSMIC MESSAGE
Just before sunrise or after sunset, you might see a pinkish band of light above the horizon. This is called the Belt of Venus. It's caused by sunlight reflecting off the atmosphere. This atmospheric effect is visible in nearly every direction, including opposite the Sun.
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The Belt of Venus over Elwood Beach
NASA APOD · Russell Cockman
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 9 AUG 2005 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 AUG 2005.
THE ALMANAC FOR 9 AUG 2005
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 18% lit
POSITION
Day 221 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaks in 4 days
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS