PULL · 11 MAY 2016 This was
This was
your sky.
A Mercury Transit Music Video from SDO
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Mercury passed in front of the Sun earlier this week, a rare event. The Solar Dynamics Observatory, in Earth orbit, captured an uninterrupted view in both optical and ultraviolet light. This video shows Mercury's transit, which helps scientists study the planet's ultra-thin atmosphere.
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SKYBORN
A Mercury Transit Music Video from SDO
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BORN 3700 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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TAURUS
In tropical astrology, 11 MAY 2016 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 MAY 2016.
THE ALMANAC FOR 11 MAY 2016
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 22% lit
POSITION
Day 132 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Eta Aquariid shower, peaked 5 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS