PULL · 19 APR 2013 This was
This was
your sky.
NGC 1788 and the Witch's Whiskers
NASA APOD · John Davis
COSMIC MESSAGE
This cosmic scene in Orion features the Witch Head Nebula, a bluish reflection nebula illuminated by the bright star Rigel. Its 'whiskers' are traces of red-glowing hydrogen gas, ionized by ultraviolet starlight. These threads connect to smaller nebulae, including the dusty reflection nebula NGC 1788, all shaped by strong winds from Orion's massive stars.
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NGC 1788 and the Witch's Whiskers
NASA APOD · John Davis
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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ARIES
In tropical astrology, 19 APR 2013 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 APR 2013.
THE ALMANAC FOR 19 APR 2013
DAY
Friday
MOON
First quarter, 64% lit
POSITION
Day 109 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Lyrid shower, peaks in 3 days
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS