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The Climber and the Eclipse

NASA APOD · Andrew Struder
COSMIC MESSAGE

This image captures a rock climber on Monkey Face tower in Oregon's Smith Rock State Park, perfectly silhouetted against a total solar eclipse. The team of photographers and climbers spent months planning and scouting to achieve this dramatic shot. It's a reminder of the careful preparation that can lead to a unique astronomical photograph.

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The Climber and the Eclipse
2017-09-06 · ♍
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 6 SEP 2017 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 6 SEP 2017.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 SEP 2017
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 249 of 365
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