PULL · 15 APR 2004

This was
your sky.

Venus and the Pleiades

NASA APOD · David Cortner

COSMIC MESSAGE

Venus, the brilliant evening star, passed near the Pleiades star cluster, also known as M45, early in April 2004. The Pleiades are beautiful on their own, often seen surrounded by hazy blue reflection nebulae. This picture, taken on April 3, 2004, captures Venus next to them.

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NASA APOD · David Cortner

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 15 APR 2004 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 15 APR 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 15 APR 2004

DAY

Thursday

MOON

Waning crescent, 20% lit

POSITION

Day 106 of 366

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This was your sky.

Venus and the Pleiades

This was
your sky.