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Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula

NASA APOD · Simone Curzi
COSMIC MESSAGE

The Witch Head Nebula, also known as IC 2118, spans about 50 light-years. It is composed of interstellar dust grains reflecting the intense blue light of Rigel, Orion's bright supergiant star. The nebula's crooked profile gives it an eerie, witch-like visage.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 31 OCT 2024 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 31 OCT 2024.

THE ALMANAC FOR 31 OCT 2024
DAY
Thursday
MOON
New moon, 1% lit
POSITION
Day 305 of 366
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