PULL · 25 AUG 2004

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your sky.

Zodiacal Light and the False Dawn

NASA APOD · Stefan Seip
COSMIC MESSAGE

The zodiacal light is a faint, diffuse glow seen in the night sky after sunset or before sunrise. It extends along the ecliptic, appearing as a triangular pyramid of light. This phenomenon is caused by sunlight scattering off dust particles in the inner solar system.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 25 AUG 2004 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 AUG 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 25 AUG 2004
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 72% lit
POSITION
Day 238 of 366