PULL · 3 JAN 2012 This was
This was
your sky.
A Full Sky Aurora Over Norway
NASA APOD · Sebastian Voltmer
COSMIC MESSAGE
Auroras occur when energetic electrons and protons strike molecules in Earth's atmosphere, typically at altitudes between 60 and 1000 kilometers. This wide-angle image, taken over Norway, shows a full-sky aurora, appearing as a circle around Earth's magnetic pole when viewed from space.
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A Full Sky Aurora Over Norway
NASA APOD · Sebastian Voltmer
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 3 JAN 2012 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 3 JAN 2012.
THE ALMANAC FOR 3 JAN 2012
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 69% lit
POSITION
Day 3 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS