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The Witch Head Nebula

NASA APOD · Digitized Sky Survey (POSS II); Processing: Utkarsh Mishra
COSMIC MESSAGE

The Witch Head Nebula, also known as IC 2118, is a reflection nebula about 800 light-years away. Its dust grains reflect the starlight of Rigel, a bright star in Orion, which sits just off the left edge of this frame. This interstellar cloud of dust and gas spans nearly 70 light-years.

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The Witch Head Nebula
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 31 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 31 DEC 2018.

THE ALMANAC FOR 31 DEC 2018
DAY
Monday
MOON
Last quarter, 35% lit
POSITION
Day 365 of 365
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