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A Milky Way Shadow at Loch Ard Gorge

NASA APOD · Alex Cherney (Terrastro)
COSMIC MESSAGE

The Milky Way can cast shadows, but only under specific conditions. You need a sky free of clouds, no artificial lights, and no Moon. This photo, taken at Loch Ard Gorge, shows the faint glow of our galaxy creating subtle shadows on the landscape. It is a rare glimpse of the Milky Way's light pollution-free power.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 23 AUG 2010 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 23 AUG 2010.

THE ALMANAC FOR 23 AUG 2010
DAY
Monday
MOON
Full moon, 97% lit
POSITION
Day 235 of 365
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