PULL · 22 DEC 2006 This was
This was
your sky.
The View from Stereo Ahead
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COSMIC MESSAGE
On December 22, the Sun reached its southernmost point in Earth's sky, marking the winter solstice. The STEREO Ahead spacecraft captured these images of the Sun on December 4, its first day of imaging. The false-color views highlight different temperatures in the Sun's upper atmosphere, with yellow showing 2 million Kelvin and red showing 1.5 million Kelvin.
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The View from Stereo Ahead
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 22 DEC 2006 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 22 DEC 2006.
THE ALMANAC FOR 22 DEC 2006
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 5% lit
POSITION
Day 356 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS