PULL · 26 DEC 2018 This was
This was
your sky.
NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Lobster Nebula, NGC 6357, is forming some of the most massive stars known. Near its center is the open star cluster Pismis 24, home to unusually bright and massive stars. The blue glow in the inner star-forming region comes from ionized hydrogen gas. This complex nebula holds gas, dark dust, and both forming and newly born stars.
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NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula
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BORN 2741 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 2018 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 2018.
THE ALMANAC FOR 26 DEC 2018
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 84% lit
POSITION
Day 360 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS