PULL · 29 DEC 2019

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Cassini Spacecraft Crosses Saturn's Ring Plane

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COSMIC MESSAGE

In 1612, Galileo observed Saturn's "appendages" disappear, not understanding why. Later, it was realized these were rings, and they appear to vanish when Earth crosses Saturn's ring plane because the rings are extremely thin. The Cassini spacecraft, orbiting Saturn, frequently crossed this plane, providing modern observations.

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Cassini Spacecraft Crosses Saturn's Ring Plane
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 29 DEC 2019 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 29 DEC 2019.

THE ALMANAC FOR 29 DEC 2019
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 8% lit
POSITION
Day 363 of 365