PULL · 15 DEC 2023 This was
This was
your sky.
Betelgeuse Eclipsed
NASA APOD · Sebastian Voltmer
COSMIC MESSAGE
On December 12, asteroid 319 Leona cast a shadow across Earth, causing Betelgeuse to dim for observers along a narrow path. This event, an occultation, was captured in Spain from before and during the eclipse. Betelgeuse, a red giant star, faded as the asteroid passed in front of it.
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Betelgeuse Eclipsed
NASA APOD · Sebastian Voltmer
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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SAGITTARIUS
In tropical astrology, 15 DEC 2023 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 DEC 2023.
THE ALMANAC FOR 15 DEC 2023
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 8% lit
POSITION
Day 349 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Geminid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS