PULL · 6 SEP 2011

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M6: The Butterfly Cluster

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The Butterfly Cluster, M6, is an open cluster of stars in Scorpius. It spans about 20 light-years and sits 2,000 light-years away. M6 is made mostly of young blue stars, but its brightest star is almost orange. This cluster is about 100 million years old.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 6 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 6 SEP 2011.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 SEP 2011
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 60% lit
POSITION
Day 249 of 365