PULL · 2 SEP 2015 This was
This was
your sky.
The Flare and the Galaxy
NASA APOD · Martin Mark
COSMIC MESSAGE
This person isn't throwing a lightning bolt, but pointing at an Iridium flare. This is a momentary reflection of sunlight off a communications satellite in orbit. As the satellite moves, its reflective antennas align with the observer and the Sun, creating a flash brighter than any star. These flares last several seconds, longer than most meteors.
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The Flare and the Galaxy
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 2 SEP 2015 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 2 SEP 2015.
THE ALMANAC FOR 2 SEP 2015
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 86% lit
POSITION
Day 245 of 365
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