PULL · 21 JAN 2021

This was
your sky.

M78 Wide Field

NASA APOD · Wes Higgins

COSMIC MESSAGE

M78 is a bluish reflection nebula, five light-years across and 1,500 light-years away in Orion. Its blue tint comes from dust reflecting the light of hot, young stars. To the left is another reflection nebula, NGC 2071, and flecks of emission from Herbig-Haro objects show where new stars are forming.

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NASA APOD · Wes Higgins

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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 21 JAN 2021 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 JAN 2021.

THE ALMANAC FOR 21 JAN 2021

DAY

Thursday

MOON

First quarter, 54% lit

POSITION

Day 21 of 365

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This was your sky.

M78 Wide Field

This was
your sky.