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May 27 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 May 27

Titan: Moon over Saturn

Image Credit: NASA, JPL-Caltech, Space Science Institute

Explanation: Like Earth’s moon, Saturn’s largest moon Titan is locked in synchronous rotation. This mosaic of images recorded by the Cassini spacecraft in May of 2012 shows its anti-Saturn side, the side always facing away from the ringed gas giant. The only moon in the solar system with a dense atmosphere, Titan is the only solar system world besides Earth known to have standing bodies of liquid on its surface and an earthlike cycle of liquid rain and evaporation. Its high altitude layer of atmospheric haze is evident in the Cassini view of the 5,000 kilometer diameter moon over Saturn’s rings and cloud tops. Near center is the dark dune-filled region known as Shangri-La. The Cassini-delivered Huygens probe rests below and left of center, after the most distant landing for a spacecraft from Earth.

May 27 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1679 Habeas Corpus Act passes in England, strengthening a person’s right to challenge unlawful arrest and imprisonment

1703 Saint Petersburg (Leningrad) founded by Russian Tsar Peter the Great

1873 Heinrich Schliemann discovers “Priam’s Treasure” a cache of gold and other objects in Hisarlik (Troy) in Anatolia

1905 Japanese fleet destroys the Russian East Sea fleet in the Battle of Tsushima, the only decisive clash between modern steel battleships in history

1940 British and Allied forces begin the evacuation of Dunkirk (Operation Dynamo) during WWII

1963 Jomo Kenyatta elected 1st Prime Minister of Kenya

1999 The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia indicts Slobodan Milošević and four others for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Kosovo

2006 Earthquake strikes Java, Indonesia at 5:53:58 AM local time (22:53:58 UTC May 26) devastating Bantul and the city of Yogyakarta, killing over 6,600 people

Today’s Historical Events

927 Battle of the Bosnian Highlands: Simeon I of Bulgaria is defeated by King Tomislav of Croatia

1120 Richard III of Capua is anointed as prince two weeks before his untimely death

1199 John crowned King of England after the death of his brother Richard I

1281 Flemish Earl Gwijde Dampierre takes financial responsibility of Brugge

1529 30 Jews of Posing, Hungary, charged with blood ritual, burned at stake

1644 Battle of Shanhai Pass: Li Zicheng’s army defeated by combined Ming and Manchu force

1660 Denmark & Sweden sign The Treaty Of Copenhagen, ends Second Northern War

1679 Habeas Corpus Act passes in England, strengthening a person’s right to challenge unlawful arrest and imprisonment

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1933 Walt Disney’s short film “3 Little Pigs” released (Academy Award Best Animated film 1934)

1949 Martin Canine, cartoon character, spoofs Martin Kane

1955 “The Red Buttons Show”, last airs on NBC-TV

1969 Jerry Lewis Show second run, last airs on NBC-TV

1969 Walt Disney World construction begins at Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida

1971 24th Cannes Film Festival: “The Go-Between” directed by Joseph Losey wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film

1977 30th Cannes Film Festival: “Padre Padrone” directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani wins the Palme d’Or

1977 The Sex Pistols release “God Save the Queen”, sparking major controversy and leading to a ban on the song by the BBC

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1796 James S McLean patents his piano

1906 1st outlining of Gustav Mahler’s 6th symphony, in Essen

1950 “Arms & the Girl” closes at 46th St Theater NYC after 134 performances

1957 Toronto’s CHUM-AM, (1050 kHz) becomes Canada’s first radio station to broadcast only top 40 Rock n’ Roll music format

1967 “Sherry!” closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 65 performances

1971 John Lennon records the song “Imagine” at his Ascot Sound home studio at Tittenhurst Park, England

1972 “Applause” closes at Palace Theater NYC after 900 performances

1972 Jimmy Castor Bunch’s “Troglodyte (Cave Man)” hits #6

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1878 Australian cricket fast bowler Fred Spofforth takes 10-20 (6-4 and 4-16) in quick-fire 9 wicket tour match win over the MCC in London

1881 9th Preakness: T Costello aboard Saunterer wins in 2:40.5

1882 10th Preakness: T Costello aboard Vanguard wins in 2:44.5

1902 27th Preakness: L Jackson aboard Old England wins in 1:45.8

1903 37th Belmont: John Bullman aboard Africander wins in 2:21.75

1904 NY Giants first baseman Dan McGann collects MLB record 5 stolen bases in 3-1 win over the Brooklyn Superbas at the Polo Grounds in NYC; record broken in 1991 by Otis Nixon

1905 30th Preakness: W Davis aboard Cairngore wins in 1:45.8

A Laugh for Today

I am doing my happy dance. How about you?

28 May 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

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Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

28 May 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Gemini 16
Moon:16 Taurus 43
Mercury:27 Taurus 14 Rx
Venus:00 Taurus 01
Mars:02 Aries 43
Jupiter:03 Aries 11
Saturn:25 Aquarius 13
Uranus:16 Taurus 07
Neptune:25 Pisces 11
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Cancer 52

Chiron:15 Aries 19
Ceres:05 Cancer 32
Pallas:12 Taurus 35
Juno:12 Pisces 14
Vesta:01 Pisces 09

Eris:24 Aries 47

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5

Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

28 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Gemini 04
Moon:14 Taurus 10
Mercury:27 Taurus 18 Rx
Venus:29 Aries 46
Mars:02 Aries 34
Jupiter:03 Aries 09
Saturn:25 Aquarius 12
Uranus:16 Taurus 06
Neptune:25 Pisces 11
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Cancer 50

Chiron:15 Aries 19
Ceres:05 Cancer 26
Pallas:12 Taurus 29
Juno:12 Pisces 11
Vesta:01 Pisces 06

Eris:24 Aries 47

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:5

Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

28 May 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Gemini 45
Moon:10 Taurus 05
Mercury:27 Taurus 26 Rx
Venus:29 Aries 23
Mars:02 Aries 19
Jupiter:03 Aries 06
Saturn:25 Aquarius 12
Uranus:16 Taurus 05
Neptune:25 Pisces 11
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Cancer 48

Chiron:15 Aries 18
Ceres:05 Cancer 18
Pallas:12 Taurus 20
Juno:12 Pisces 05
Vesta:01 Pisces 01

Eris:24 Aries 47

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:5

Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Let’s Have Som e Fun – 10 Winter Crafts for Wiccans

With the cold weather bringing everyone indoors, and the upcoming Yule holiday, making crafts and gifts indoors is a cozy, soul-nourishing activity.

Here’s some ideas for creating with the heart and spirit in mind.

For fall project ideas, check out this article, 11 Fall Projects for the Crafty Witch.

For spring project ideas, take a look at 10 Spring Projects for Wiccans.

1. Quilting. We hear an awful lot about “focus” in the context of spell work. Sewing makes for a powerful way to draw your intentions into sharp concentration. Try hand sewing a quilted sachet using a steady chant with every stitch to bring the mind into a lovely, trance like state of calm.

2. Candle making. Nothing warms the heart and soul like burning fresh, homemade candles. Pick a purpose. Then toss in herbs, anchor the wick with a special gemstone, rub it with oil and/or carve whatever you want into them.

3. Create an incense blend. Every witch should learn the art of blending herbs into pleasing, aromatic scents. Winter makes the perfect season for experimenting with dried herbs (preferably from your own fall garden harvest!). Test your blend by tossing a handful into your burning fireplace to warm and bless the home.

4. Make your own rune set. With the natural light in retreat and the long nighttime hours, divination makes for a lovely indoor evening activity. Make your own rune set—-and be creative! Carve the runes into polymer clay, wood or paint small stones. Makes a charming gift for a like-minded friend.

5. Crock pot something. A crock pot makes a perfect cauldron in the winter months. Stew something kitchen-witch style or …

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A Thought for Today

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may you blessed be.

May 26, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions after 11 PM EDT today (8 PM to 11:30 PM PDT). The Moon is in Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you have an excellent balance between head and heart. This means you can balance your emotional needs with your obligations and sense of duty. Someone older, wiser or more experienced might have excellent advice for you. (Never hurts to listen.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Listen to bosses, parents and VIPs today, especially if it applies to research, you might be doing or anything that you are working on privately or behind the scenes. Their input could be valuable for you. Why not stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is an excellent day to think about your goals and how you can bring your hopes and dreams for the future into your reality. Start small with baby steps. Deal with what is possible right now. Explore future travel possibilities as well as education and training. It’s a start.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

People notice you today. Fear not because you look great in the eyes of others especially bosses, parents and VIPs. This is why someone might help you in a practical sense or give you valuable advice, especially regarding financial matters or something to do with shared property or banking.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is an excellent day to study because your mind is focused and you are patient. You will be able to channel this same productive focus into making travel plans or dealing with publishing, the media, medicine and the law. A productive day!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Roll up your sleeves and tackle red-tape issues that you might have been avoiding because today you have the focus, patience and concentration to deal with these tasks. This includes matters related to shared property, taxes, debt and insurance issues.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Someone close to you, perhaps a partner or friend, might share some wisdom with you today. Or perhaps they will give you advice? Don’t take offense because very likely, their advice will be practical and helpful. In fact, today you will prefer the company of serious people. (No flakes allowed.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a productive day for you because you are focused and persevering. This is why you will do careful work and pay attention to detail today. It’s also why you won’t make mistakes or need to do things over again. Be like the wise carpenter, “Measure twice, cut once.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your ability to teach children or younger people is top-notch today. For starters, you have the patience necessary to do this. You will find it easy to be calm and understanding. Possibly, the flipside will occur and you are the younger person receiving advice from someone older.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Family discussions will be cooperative and productive today. (You don’t feel particularly social; in fact, you’re happy to be alone with your thoughts and feelings today.) However, you will welcome the advice of someone older or wiser who has a point of view that you respect. You’re ready to listen.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a good day to study and learn something new because you have the patience and forbearance for this kind of task. You won’t overlook details. You’ll be careful in everything you do. Discussions with others will be calm, serious and focused on practical matters.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will be thrifty and careful with your money today, which is why if you are shopping, you will most likely shop for long lasting, practical items. You might also see ways to cut costs and save money in certain areas. (Impressive.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor John Wayne (1907-1979) shares your birthday today. You are a dedicated, hard worker with focus. You’re observant and insightful about others. Although you appear lighthearted, you are philosophical and serious. This is the first year of a nine-year cycle for you. It’s time to explore new opportunities and discover new paths. Be courageous, flexible and ready to open doors!

May 26, 2022 Birthday Horoscope Digest

May the next year of your life be better than the past year!

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope from sunsigns.org

May 26 birthday horoscope predicts that you are a Gemini who is imaginative, perceptive and bright. You are playful but have a lot of resolves. Most people born under this zodiac sign are soft-hearted, and you can effectively express yourself but not so much when it comes to emotions. You know what others want to say before they open their mouth.

If today is your birthday, you are likely a person who is practical and responsible. You are an individual who is typically easy-going, sociable, hardworking and ambitious. The best is yet to come in the form of diversity and challenges for the May 26th birthday personality.

This charismatic Gemini can be sensitive but hold strong opinions. You carry yourself with dignity, as you are private and often very confident. These Gemini birthday individuals are naturally flirtatious, energetic and charming. For a person born on this day, love, friendship, and loyalty are extremely important.

These are qualities most wanted in a lasting relationship. When this May 26th zodiac person is ready to commit, they will need a partner who is a good listener and is worthy of trust and devotion.

Early on, you were normally attracted to those relationships that were not so good for you but with maturity, should come wisdom. The wiser Gemini has set higher standards when it comes to love although.

Your sex drive is relatively intensely youthful, and you would require a partner very much like you. You love adventure and have a creative mind when it comes to love-making. As the May 26th zodiac sign is Gemini, you like foreplay as a seductive little exchange of words to get your motor running.

The May 26 astrology analysis predicts that those born on this day often have many career choices. Careers relating to financial matters should be considered, as you are especially talented in that field. Also, you would do well in the world of real estate or a car dealership. You seem to have a definite knack for selling.

It is your no-nonsense approach that attracts people to doing business with you. This May 26th birthday personality trait may be the reason that you do business for yourself. Since you know the value of money and tangible assets, it is easy to set financial goals for the future. You will not spend more than what you earn.

The May 26th horoscope predicts that these twins are athletic individuals. However, too much exercise is bad for anyone but those born specifically on this day can overdo it. You watch what you eat by reading and doing the latest research.

Nevertheless, you can be forgetful about your yearly exams to the physician’s office or the dentist. Ordinarily, you will participate in outdoor activities rather than suffer from the strains of stressful situations. Take your water with you to avoid becoming dehydrated.

The May 26 horoscope meanings predict that you have good judgment, are resourceful and have your wits about you. Your youthful appearance, attitude and sexuality keep you on the list of invited people. This Gemini has a good heart that is open to love, friendship and family but you are generally private people. You believe work and home are separate entities. You are funny individuals who are expressive and adaptable.

The May 26 zodiac analysis shows that the Gemini born on this day hold friendships and loyalty in high regard. When you are ready to commit, you do so with someone who is extremely compatible in and out of the bedroom.

You can be a bit overzealous when it comes to working out. Those of you born with this birthday can work too hard to achieve a fitness goal quickly. However, you are rarely ever bothered with illnesses as you eat a high protein diet and take your supplements.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On May 26

James Arness, Helena Bonham Carter, Miles Davis, Lenny Kravitz, Philip Michael Thomas, Stevie Nicks, John Wayne, Hank Williams, Jr.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On May 26

This Day That Year – May 26th In History

1781 – Philadelphia features the Bank of North America.
1798 – About 500 Irishmen were killed by the British in the Battle of Tara.
1868 – By one vote, Pres Andrew Johnson misses impeachment.
1911 – Auto racing in the first Indianapolis 500.
1924 – Immigration laws passed by Pres Calvin Coolidge.

May 26 Mithuna Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

May 26 Chinese Zodiac HORSE

May 26 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mercury. It symbolizes how you speak what is on your mind, your logical thinking and the kind of energy that you display.

May 26 Birthday Symbols

The Twins Is The Symbol Of The Gemini Zodiac Sign

May 26 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is Strength. This card shows that you have the courage and determination to achieve your goals, but you need to be a little patient and compassionate. The Minor Arcana cards are Eight of Swords and King of Swords.

May 26 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This relationship will be promising enough never to get boring.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Sagittarius: A relationship that can be traumatic.

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May 26 Lucky Numbers

Number 4 – This number stands for high morals, firm grounding and great determination.
Number 8 – This number symbolizes justice, control, insight, spirituality, and materialistic goals.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For May 26 Birthday

Orange: This is a color that lifts your spirit and makes you feel fresh and rejuvenated.
Blue: This color stands for excellent communication, expression of ideas and the truth.

Lucky Days For May 26 Birthday

Wednesday – This weekday is ruled by Mercury. It symbolizes rationality, travels, and interaction with people.
Saturday – This day is ruled by Saturn. It stands for Karma, ambition, hard work and strict discipline.

May 26 Birthstone Agate

Agate is a power gemstone that helps reduce stress, bitterness, jealousy and gives you tremendous strength.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On May 26th

Sign up the Gemini man up for some wine tasting classes and gift an elegant fountain pen to the woman. The May 26 birthday horoscope suggests that you like gifts that will bring a smile on your face.

May 26, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From Moongiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the May 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on May 26 has an illumination of 15%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 26 the Moon is 25.84 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 15%
Moon Age: 25.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,122.46 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,570,363.53 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society