PULL · 19 DEC 2015

This was
your sky.

Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy

NASA APOD · R Jay Gabany

COSMIC MESSAGE

NGC 4631, the Whale Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy 25 million light-years away in Canes Venatici. Seen edge-on, it is similar in size to the Milky Way. Its distorted wedge shape gives it its popular moniker. The galaxy's small, bright elliptical companion, NGC 4627, lies just above its dusty yellowish core.

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Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy

NASA APOD · R Jay Gabany

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SAGITTARIUS

In tropical astrology, 19 DEC 2015 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 DEC 2015.

THE ALMANAC FOR 19 DEC 2015

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Saturday

MOON

First quarter, 59% lit

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Day 353 of 365

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This was your sky.

Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy

This was
your sky.