PULL · 16 JAN 2012 This was
This was
your sky.
Zodiacal Light and the False Dawn
NASA APOD · Nilesh Vayada & Ajay Talwar
(TWAN)
COSMIC MESSAGE
Sometimes, before the sun rises, a glow appears on the horizon, called zodiacal light or 'false dawn.' It is sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust. This glow is often mistaken for the actual sunrise. The image shows two such false dawns, captured over five hours in time-lapse.
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Zodiacal Light and the False Dawn
NASA APOD · Nilesh Vayada & Ajay Talwar
(TWAN)
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 JAN 2012.
THE ALMANAC FOR 16 JAN 2012
DAY
Monday
MOON
Last quarter, 49% lit
POSITION
Day 16 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS