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Gigantic Jet Lightning over China

NASA APOD · Phebe Pan
COSMIC MESSAGE

During a Perseid Meteor Shower, a gigantic jet of lightning erupted from a cloud over China. These rare lightning events last less than a second. This image, taken near Shikengkong mountain, captures one of the best views of this phenomenon.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 23 AUG 2016 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 2016.

THE ALMANAC FOR 23 AUG 2016
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 72% lit
POSITION
Day 236 of 366
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