PULL · 4 JAN 2021 This was
This was
your sky.
Sprite Lightning at 100,000 Frames Per Second
NASA APOD · Matthew G McHarg, Jacob L Harley,
Thomas Ashcraft, Hans Nielsen
COSMIC MESSAGE
What causes sprite lightning? These mysterious, gigantic jellyfish-like bursts of light have been recorded for over 30 years. While generally associated with positive cloud-to-ground lightning, their exact cause remains unknown. This high-speed video, captured at 100,000 frames per second, helps detail how sprites develop.
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© COPYRIGHTED Matthew G McHarg, Jacob L Harley,
Thomas Ashcraft, Hans Nielsen · Matthew G McHarg, Jacob L Harley,
Thomas Ashcraft, Hans Nielsen · used by permission via NASA APOD · not for redistribution.
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Sprite Lightning at 100,000 Frames Per Second
NASA APOD · Matthew G McHarg, Jacob L Harley,
Thomas Ashcraft, Hans Nielsen
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 4 JAN 2021 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 4 JAN 2021.
THE ALMANAC FOR 4 JAN 2021
DAY
Monday
MOON
Last quarter, 69% lit
POSITION
Day 4 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS