PULL · 9 SEP 2013

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Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The star RS Puppis pulses, changing its brightness over a few days. This Cepheid variable is ten times more massive than the Sun. It is surrounded by a reflection nebula, which is illuminated by the star's light. Astronomers use Cepheids like RS Puppis to measure distances to other galaxies.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 9 SEP 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 9 SEP 2013.

THE ALMANAC FOR 9 SEP 2013
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 18% lit
POSITION
Day 252 of 365