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Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027 from Hubble

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NGC 7027 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus. It was discovered in 1878. The Hubble Space Telescope reveals its intricate structure, which looks like a bright, evolving gas cloud. This nebula formed when a star like our Sun shed its outer layers at the end of its life.

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Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027 from Hubble
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Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027 from Hubble
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 26 AUG 2013 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 26 AUG 2013.

THE ALMANAC FOR 26 AUG 2013
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 76% lit
POSITION
Day 238 of 365

Questions about August 26, 2013

What space photo was released on August 26, 2013?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2013 was "Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027 from Hubble". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on August 26, 2013?

A waning gibbous moon, about 76% lit.

What day of the week was August 26, 2013?

August 26, 2013 was a Monday, day 238 of the 365 days in 2013.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 26, 2013?

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.

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