PULL · 5 JAN 2008 This was
This was
your sky.
M51: Cosmic Whirlpool
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COSMIC MESSAGE
M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a stunning pair of interacting galaxies. The larger galaxy, NGC 5194, shows well-defined spiral arms that appear to sweep in front of its companion, NGC 5195. This system, the 51st entry in Charles Messier's catalog, is a classic example of galactic interaction and sits in the constellation Canes Venatici.
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M51: Cosmic Whirlpool
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BORN 6749 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 5 JAN 2008 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 5 JAN 2008.
THE ALMANAC FOR 5 JAN 2008
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Waning crescent, 9% lit
POSITION
Day 5 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS