PULL · 3 SEP 2011 This was
This was
your sky.
Comet Garradd Passes Ten Thousand Stars
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Comet Garradd was photographed passing in front of the globular cluster M71. M71 contains over 10,000 stars and is located in the constellation Sagitta. Globular clusters are ancient, tightly bound groups of stars. The comet, with its green coma, was visible with binoculars at the time.
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Comet Garradd Passes Ten Thousand Stars
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 3 SEP 2011 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 3 SEP 2011.
THE ALMANAC FOR 3 SEP 2011
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 29% lit
POSITION
Day 246 of 365
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