PULL · 26 DEC 2010 This was
This was
your sky.
Sideways Orion Over Snowy Ireland
NASA APOD · Brendan Alexander
(Donegal Skies)
COSMIC MESSAGE
Orion always appears to rise sideways from Earth's perspective. Here, the constellation was captured over a snowy landscape in Donegal, Ireland. The three bright stars of Orion's belt form a nearly vertical line above the snow-covered road. Below the belt, the stars and nebulae of the Hunter's sword are also visible, completing this serene winter night sky scene.
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Sideways Orion Over Snowy Ireland
NASA APOD · Brendan Alexander
(Donegal Skies)
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 2010 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 26 DEC 2010.
THE ALMANAC FOR 26 DEC 2010
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 71% lit
POSITION
Day 360 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS