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The Swift View of Comet Lulin

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Comet Lulin is headed for its closest approach to Earth. While it appears green to the eye, this image from the Swift satellite shows it in false colors, combining optical and ultraviolet light. Swift, usually used for gamma-ray bursts, recorded this data on January 28.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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PISCES

In tropical astrology, 21 FEB 2009 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 FEB 2009.

THE ALMANAC FOR 21 FEB 2009
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Waning crescent, 11% lit
POSITION
Day 52 of 365
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