Steve Bee
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@capreseboix @ThreeDeDaniel @mcrs987 Well, beyond the fact that these are long exposures, the Earth does toss more light onto the Moon simply because the earth is bigger. Our water clouds are probably more reflective than Moon dust too, though the Earth's cloud cover facing the Moon does vary somewhat over time.
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@ThreeDeDaniel @mcrs987 I would think that because the moon doesn’t have atmosphere to scatter the light, the earth looks much brighter than the moon does
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@hannnas5 @conspiracyslyr Agreed, when viewing from within Earth's atmosphere, it normally isn't possible to see planets (as with Mars and Saturn here) when they are on the far side of the sun, at least without a telescope. This view is a rare treat.
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Stars and planets identified
This is for the people who keep asking where the stars are.

🚀conspiracy_slayer🌕@conspiracyslyr
Artemis II eclipse
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@AJamesMcCarthy Even absent the Sun, earthshine, and moonshine, the sky has some skyglow. Faint as all the other stars in the sky are, they do add a bit of light too.
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@ItsSteveBee @scooperon7 Haha....over 50 years ago . That ain't happening again
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@STRFKRtx @reparkable @peachastro @grok Yes it is in this case because the eclipsed sun makes it possible to seen Saturn and Mars "beyond the sun" in a way that isn't usually possible. Check out this current solar system map: Right now, from Earth, Saturn and Mars would be lost in the daytime sky.

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This will surely go down at one of the all-time iconic images of human space exploration.
I was listening to the live feed last night and the astronaunts not really having the words to describe the view - and i can well understand why after seeing this incredible image.
Four other planets are also in shot. Neptune is mid-way between Saturn and Mars but too faint to be seen.
On the Earthshine illuminated portion of the moon several prominent craters are seen. Just below centre is Humboldt, while just above about half visible is the edge of Mare Smythii. Both these areas can just about be seen from Earth during favourable lunar librations of that area.

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@peachastro Looking at this "overhead* depiction of the current position of the planets, this seems correct if one would imagine standing among the Earth and Moon as Artemis II is.

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@diane_revere @dunkindonuts Dunkin has gone way down hill. They used to have decent fresh brewed iced tea, but then got rid of lemon wedges post-Covid and didn't even have any lemon juice packets or crystals. Flavors are all syrups now. There are other, local alternatives, thankfully.
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I’m seriously about to call in quits with @dunkindonuts.
Not only have I not had a decent donut in a decade, (neither have you), they’re continuing to allow their brand to be used in an attempt to *literally* sugar coat real issues plaguing the people of Massachusetts.
@MassGovernor prances around in her ridiculous Dunkin drag king ensemble and uses Munchkins to explain real life problems to us like we’re actual morons.
Wait till you hear what else they have been up to regarding my favorite topic..
All Politics is Local with Jon Fetherston@LocalPoliticsis
Name me just one positive accomplishment @MassGovernor has…other than me never spending $$ @dunkindonuts ever again… Worst Governor in history of Massachusetts!
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Lol, he didn't get us out of worldwide inflation. BOTH he and Trump I both caused all the USD inflation by their massive dollar creation acts...handing out tons of stimulus to private and public entities under Trump I and then the crazy American Recovery Act that further flooded the economy with created $$.

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@staginglight @Lancegooden @JamesAfi50733 "brain dead" Biden got us out of a war, a pandemic & the world wide inflation that followed, gave us the Infrastructure Bill, Chips & Science Bill & Inflation Reduction Act all of which created millions of jobs, raised middle class sal. & reduced the deficit. I'll take Biden
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The Society of Professional Journalists has named the State of Massachusetts recipient of its 2026 Black Hole Award, an annual dishonor recognizing government entities that demonstrate a troubling lack of transparency and disregard for the public’s right to know.
The SPJ Freedom of Information Committee selected Massachusetts for deficiencies in the state’s public records law, including broad exemptions, weak enforcement mechanisms and persistent delays that limit access to government information.
“Access to public records is not optional – it is a cornerstone of a functioning democracy,” said FOI Committee Chair Michael Morisy. “When broad swaths of government operate outside public records laws, or when compliance is routinely delayed or obstructed, the public’s right to know is fundamentally compromised.”

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@JohnLeePettim13 It's sort of allied with No 1., but: don't tell people their business or even imply that something should be done differently.
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There's three things you need to understand before moving to the country.
No.1: If it's it not on your property it's none of your business.
2: Just because it's a dog without a collar does not mean it's a stray, people will come after you for trying to take their dog from them.
3: There's a lot of gunshots out here so if you hear one or a bunch it doesn't mean you should call the law, actually it's better if you just revert back to No 1
If you remember all three of those you'll be good to go.
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@itscorasm It's a tossup:
1.) The gender bending and mutualization of teens/preteens, encouraged and secreted away from parents by schools.
2.) The absolute collapse of decorum in politics/White House featuring profanity-laced political communications.
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@jimfurtado @FallRiverReport Yes. I can't believe the previous contract(s) were competitively bid.
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@ItsSteveBee @FallRiverReport So, what you are suggesting is return to making people pay for the phone calls but with fairer rates.
Right?
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Once a revenue generator, unlimited “free” prison and jail phone calls now costing Massachusetts tax payers $24+ million a year
Signed by Governor Maura Healey in 2023 as part of broader budget legislation, the the No Cost Communications law eliminated fees for phone calls — and in many cases video or electronic messaging — from Massachusetts state prisons and county jails. What was once a paid service, with rates around 12–14 cents per minute, became unlimited and free for incarcerated individuals and their loved ones between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Since the program launched on December 1, 2023, the financial burden has shifted squarely onto taxpayers. The state initially allocated around $20 million to cover the startup phase and lost revenue from previous commissions. In the first full year of operation, (roughly December 2023–December 2024), the program cost approximately $20 million total, including about $8.1 million for state DOC facilities and around $12 million for county jails. Call volume more than doubled during this period. Bristol County sheriff Paul Heroux reported nearly $2 million annually at a single facility, up from prior commission revenue of about $100,000.
Sheriffs have estimated the annual cost for county facilities at around $12 million, with the statewide total (including DOC) likely in a similar or higher range depending on usage and contract rates. Some facilities report costs ballooning due to dramatically increased call volume (thousands more minutes per facility).
Overall, since implementation in December 2023 through late 2025/early 2026, the program has cost Massachusetts taxpayers in the range of $30–40+ million cumulatively and now cost $24+ million per year.

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@CultureExploreX Most of the more obscene rap "music" would be another example.
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@LoganActs @JakeCan72 'Especially true in this day and age of metabolic syndrome with 25 yo's with 35+ BMIs, sitting at their desk or video game all day with a Mountain Dew and a bottomless bag of Doritos.
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@JakeCan72 You act like 65 is old. I know 65 year olds that are in better shape and work harder than 25 year olds.
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A 65-year-old pilot lost his engine over Pennsylvania with his daughter in the passenger seat.
No runway in range. Eastbound I-78 below him. Traffic in both directions.
He got on the radio: “The highway is the best thing I got.”
Then he put it down. Two lanes. Moving traffic. Zero damage. Nobody hurt.
Both walked away. FAA investigation ongoing.
65 years old.
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