PULL · 18 AUG 2006 This was
This was
your sky.
Spitzer's Orion
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Orion Nebula, also known as M42, is a stellar nursery about 1,500 light-years away. While visible to the naked eye, this infrared view from the Spitzer Space Telescope reveals hidden details. It penetrates the gas and dust to show about 2,300 young stars and potential solar systems forming within.
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Spitzer's Orion
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BORN 7254 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 18 AUG 2006 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 18 AUG 2006.
THE ALMANAC FOR 18 AUG 2006
DAY
Friday
MOON
Last quarter, 33% lit
POSITION
Day 230 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaked 5 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS