the expanse of air surrounding the earth
the movie has been so overhyped that one half expects its opening to be accompanied by the proverbial ringing of the welkin
As February progresses here in 2026, the brightest planet in the night sky, Venus, will begin to rise in the western skies just after sunset.
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Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
So, the fact that the Illinois fireworks ban is roundly ignored by Illinoisans is not a surprise to anyone, as the night skies prove on Independence Day.
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