PULL · 23 AUG 2006 This was
This was
your sky.
N 180B in the Large Magellanic Cloud
ESA / HUBBLE
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2006-08-23 · ♍
SKYBORN
N 180B in the Large Magellanic Cloud
ESA / HUBBLE
BORN 7,359 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 23 AUG 2006 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 AUG 2006.
THE ALMANAC FOR 23 AUG 2006
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
New moon, 1% lit
POSITION
Day 235 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS