PULL · 17 AUG 2023 This was
This was
your sky.
A Cosmic Zoo in Cepheus
NASA APOD · Yann Sainty
COSMIC MESSAGE
In the constellation Cepheus, the sprawling emission nebulae IC 1396 and Sh2-129 mix glowing gas and dark dust. IC 1396, energized by its central star, is hundreds of light-years across and about 3,000 light-years away. Within it is the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, a long, dark cloud where new stars are forming.
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A Cosmic Zoo in Cepheus
NASA APOD · Yann Sainty
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 17 AUG 2023 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 AUG 2023.
THE ALMANAC FOR 17 AUG 2023
DAY
Thursday
MOON
New moon, 1% lit
POSITION
Day 229 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaked 4 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS