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The sun’s rays begin to illuminate the Earth’s atmosphere

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Jul 21, 2022
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The sun's rays begin to illuminate the Earth's atmosphere
The sun's rays begin to illuminate the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station flew into an orbital sunrise.

iss067e189024 (July 16, 2022) — The sun’s rays begin to illuminate the Earth’s atmosphere as the International Space Station flew into an orbital sunrise 261 miles above Texas.