PULL · 27 AUG 2012 This was
This was
your sky.
Spotting a supernova in NGC 5806
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2012-08-27 · ♍
SKYBORN
Spotting a supernova in NGC 5806
ESA / HUBBLE · PICTURE OF THE WEEK
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 27 AUG 2012 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 27 AUG 2012.
THE ALMANAC FOR 27 AUG 2012
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 76% lit
POSITION
Day 240 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS