PULL · 28 AUG 2006

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Eight Planets and New Solar System Designations

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The International Astronomical Union formally defined 'planet' in 2006, reducing the count in our solar system to eight. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, becoming the prototype for a new category of trans-Neptunian objects. The recognized planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. This decision generated much discussion within the astronomical community.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 28 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 28 AUG 2006.

THE ALMANAC FOR 28 AUG 2006
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 19% lit
POSITION
Day 240 of 365