PULL · 23 DEC 2005 This was
This was
your sky.
Hydrogen and Dust in the Rosette Nebula
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COSMIC MESSAGE
At the edge of a large molecular cloud in Monoceros, dark dust filaments are silhouetted against luminous hydrogen gas. This close-up view of the Rosette Nebula suggests ongoing star formation. The filaments are sculpted by winds and radiation from hot, young stars. Ultraviolet radiation from these stars ionizes hydrogen, which then emits light as electrons recombine.
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Hydrogen and Dust in the Rosette Nebula
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BORN 7492 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 23 DEC 2005 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 23 DEC 2005.
THE ALMANAC FOR 23 DEC 2005
DAY
Friday
MOON
Last quarter, 51% lit
POSITION
Day 357 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS