The moon rises next to the Empire State Building (C) prior to the annual fireworks show during Independence Day ceremonies in New York, July 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

The moon rises next to the Empire State Building (C) prior to the annual fireworks show during Independence Day ceremonies in New York, July 4, 2009.

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