PULL · 26 DEC 2016 This was
This was
your sky.
A cosmic megamaser
ESA / HUBBLE · PICTURE OF THE WEEK
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UNCOMMON 
2016-12-26 · ♑
SKYBORN
A cosmic megamaser
ESA / HUBBLE · PICTURE OF THE WEEK
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Released on 26 December 2017 Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2011 Faint galaxy with popping pink features See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2022 Hubble Spies a Long-Armed Galaxy See it as a poster -
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Released on 26 December 2019 The shadow of the Moon is cast over portions of Malaysia and the Philippines during today's solar eclipse See it as a poster
ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 2016 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 DEC 2016.
THE ALMANAC FOR 26 DEC 2016
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 8% lit
POSITION
Day 361 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS