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Light Echoes from V838 Mon

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In 2002, the star V838 Mon suddenly expanded, becoming the brightest star in the Milky Way, then faded. The image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows light echoes from this event. The flash illuminated surrounding dust, which then reflected the light back towards us, creating the illusion of expanding material.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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PISCES

In tropical astrology, 17 MAR 2013 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 17 MAR 2013.

THE ALMANAC FOR 17 MAR 2013
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 28% lit
POSITION
Day 76 of 365
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