Masterfully done!
The intro paragraph effectively engages the reader with a common experience (who hasn’t admired the night sky?), and then continues till you insert the twist that re-orients our perspective in a clever, satisfying way. The technical terminology is also assumed in a very natural, unforced way, leading to a greater sense of suspended disbelief.

Didn’t see that coming, and I’d even glanced at the tags. The dialog probably could have gone in quotes, but that’s a minor formatting thing. Does raise a lot of questions, like why this guy is in the simulation but also aware of it. Neat stuff.

Love it! Sort of Ray Bradbury-ish (IMHO)

I absolutely love this!