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Messier 106

NASA APOD · Robert Gendler
COSMIC MESSAGE

Messier 106, a spiral galaxy about 21 million light-years away, is seen here in the constellation Canes Venatici. It spans about 30,000 light-years across. This "island universe" was discovered in 1781 by Pierre Mechain and later added to Charles Messier's catalog. Its bright central region is a hallmark of this type of galaxy.

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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 9 APR 2021 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 APR 2021.

THE ALMANAC FOR 9 APR 2021
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waning crescent, 9% lit
POSITION
Day 99 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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