PULL · 28 OCT 2006

This was
your sky.

Comet SWAN Outburst

NASA APOD · Paolo Candy

COSMIC MESSAGE

Comet SWAN (C/2006 M4) unexpectedly brightened, making it visible to the naked eye. This image, taken on October 25th, captures dramatic changes in the comet's coma and colorful tail. The picture is a composite of eight minutes of exposure time.

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Comet SWAN Outburst

NASA APOD · Paolo Candy

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 28 OCT 2006 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 OCT 2006.

THE ALMANAC FOR 28 OCT 2006

DAY

Saturday

MOON

First quarter, 37% lit

POSITION

Day 301 of 365

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This was your sky.

Comet SWAN Outburst

This was
your sky.