PULL · 23 DEC 2009 This was
This was
your sky.
December Sunrise, Cape Sounion
NASA APOD · Anthony Ayiomamitis
COSMIC MESSAGE
This image captures the December sunrise over Cape Sounion, Greece, looking towards the Aegean Sea. On December 21st, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun rises at its southernmost point along the eastern horizon. The foreground features the ancient Temple of Poseidon, silhouetted against the rising sun.
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2009-12-23 · ♑
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December Sunrise, Cape Sounion
NASA APOD · Anthony Ayiomamitis
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 23 DEC 2009 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 23 DEC 2009.
THE ALMANAC FOR 23 DEC 2009
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
First quarter, 40% lit
POSITION
Day 357 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS