PULL · 24 DEC 2007

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Emission Nebula IC 1396

NASA APOD · Kent Wood
COSMIC MESSAGE

IC 1396 is an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, roughly 3,000 light-years away. It's a vast region of glowing cosmic gas and dark dust clouds, where new stars are forming. This image highlights the light from hydrogen gas, revealing intricate dark shapes like the winding Elephant's Trunk nebula.

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Emission Nebula IC 1396
2007-12-24 · ♑
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Emission Nebula IC 1396
NASA APOD · Kent Wood
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 24 DEC 2007 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 24 DEC 2007.

THE ALMANAC FOR 24 DEC 2007
DAY
Monday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 358 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaked 2 days ago