PULL · 16 JAN 2026 This was
This was
your sky.
NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula
NASA APOD · Justus Falk
COSMIC MESSAGE
The Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, is located 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. This deep image shows its range of colors and symmetries. Within the nebula, dusty material surrounds a hot, young star. The brighter reflection nebula appears blue, as starlight reflects off the surrounding interstellar dust.
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NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 16 JAN 2026 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 16 JAN 2026.
THE ALMANAC FOR 16 JAN 2026
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waning crescent, 5% lit
POSITION
Day 16 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS