PULL · 20 FEB 2012 This was
This was
your sky.
Preview of a forthcoming supernova
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2012-02-20 · ♓
SKYBORN
Preview of a forthcoming supernova
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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PISCES
In tropical astrology, 20 FEB 2012 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 20 FEB 2012.
THE ALMANAC FOR 20 FEB 2012
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 4% lit
POSITION
Day 51 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS