PULL · 4 SEP 2009 This was
This was
your sky.
6 Years of Saturn
NASA APOD · Alan Friedman
COSMIC MESSAGE
This composite shows Saturn's changing ring tilt over six years, from 2004 to 2009. Earth passes through the plane of Saturn's rings today, making them appear edge-on. Saturn is currently close to the Sun, making good telescopic images difficult.
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6 Years of Saturn
NASA APOD · Alan Friedman
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 4 SEP 2009 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 SEP 2009.
THE ALMANAC FOR 4 SEP 2009
DAY
Friday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 247 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS