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The Space Tech Guy
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When the Moon aligns perfectly with the Sun, it leaves behind a delicate, razor-thin ring of sunlight around its edge. This phenomenon is known as an annular solar eclipse, often called the “ring of fire.” Because the Moon is slightly farther from Earth than usual, it appears smaller in the sky and isn’t able to fully cover the Sun—resulting in a glowing circle of light instead of complete darkness.

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May's #fullmoon is the #FlowerMoon. Set to light up the night sky on Friday #1stMay
Named for the wildflowers that bloom in May. Also Milk Moon in Anglo-Saxon; Hare Moon and Grass Moon in Old English

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These high-speed gas ‘bullets’ inside the Orion Nebula were captured by Gemini North, one half of the International @GeminiObs, a Program of NSF NOIRLab.

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