PULL · 6 AUG 2008 This was
This was
your sky.
NGC 1818: A Young Globular Cluster
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COSMIC MESSAGE
NGC 1818 is a young globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Globular clusters are ancient, dense groupings of stars. This cluster is considered young for a globular cluster, at about 25 million years old. The stars in NGC 1818 are still forming and evolving, offering a glimpse into the early stages of star cluster development.
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2008-08-06 · ♌
SKYBORN
NGC 1818: A Young Globular Cluster
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BORN 6536 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 6 AUG 2008 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 AUG 2008.
THE ALMANAC FOR 6 AUG 2008
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 21% lit
POSITION
Day 219 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaks in 7 days
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS