Starship Asterisk*

The image came through the NASA App upside down.
I thought I was looking at a reflection.

Avalon, In reality, the nearest town is about 20 km away.

Gorgeous composition. I find the proximity of the city lights to the erupting volcano a bit concerning.

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How nice; we get a Blue harvest moon this month! Now I think that
is pretty neat! My opinion! 8-)

Nice to have this picture on the eve of Mexico's Independence Day.

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