PULL · 22 DEC 2020 This was
This was
your sky.
Trifid Pillars and Jets
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Cosmic pillars of gas and dust in the Trifid Nebula, sculpted by the harsh radiation of nearby stars. These dense structures are slowly eroding, but within them, new low-mass stars are being born. The image also captures an unusual jet of material, hinting at the dynamic processes at play in this star-forming region.
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2020-12-22 · ♑
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Trifid Pillars and Jets
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BORN 2014 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 22 DEC 2020 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 22 DEC 2020.
THE ALMANAC FOR 22 DEC 2020
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 49% lit
POSITION
Day 357 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS