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(1) [This night] the moon was surrounded by a halo; [Canc]er and Gemini stood in it. (4) If the moon is surrounded by a halo and Cancer [stands] in [it]: the king of Akkad will [extend] the life. (6) If the moon is surrounded by a halo and a draw[ing stands in it]: destruction [...]. (8) Drawing (means) G[emini]. (r 1) From Bulluṭu.
Religion & MythAstronomy & Mathematics
(1) We kept watch on the 29th day; we saw the moon. May Nabû and Marduk bless the king my lord!
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