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A shooting star passes by as the Milky Way sets over the Sonoran desert

The Sonoran desert is home to many varieties of cacti. Saguaros and prickly pear are two of the most common. On clear summer nights the stars are easy to see due to minimal light pollution.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Copyright: © Chris Summitt