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Unexpected Clouds Toward the Andromeda Galaxy
Arcs of gas emitting oxygen have been discovered near the Andromeda galaxy, and astronomers are not sure why. These blue arcs were first confirmed by amateur astronomers just last year. One theory is that they are close to Andromeda, while another suggests they are filaments within our own Milky Way. Adding to the mystery, these arcs were not seen in previous images of M31 taken in hydrogen light.
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In tropical astrology, 17 JAN 2023 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 JAN 2023.