Watch in HD and fullscreen. On 22nd July 2013 the full moon rises right aside the mighty Uluru. The air was crispy clear and the moon's colour changed from a pale and mirky yellow to a high-contrast blueish white giving a strong counterpart to the dark red sandstone of the sacred Uluru. Same time one day later moon hasn't yet risen. The absolutely fresh and tidy air showing perfect dusk colours although there's no haze to reflect. What you see is the Belt of Venus and Earth's shadow. One coloured band blends into the other in the sky. The Belt of Venus or Venus's Girdle is the Victorian-era name for an atmospheric phenomenon seen at sunrise and sunset. Shortly after sunset or shortly before sunrise, the observer is, or is very nearly, surrounded by a pinkish glow (or anti-twilight arch) that extends roughly 10°- 20° above the horizon. Often, the glow is separated from the horizon by a dark layer, the Earth's shadow or "dark segment." The Arch's light rose (pink) color is due to backscattering of reddened light from the rising or setting Sun. A very similar effect can be seen during a total solar eclipse. Assuming the sky is clear, the Earth's shadow is visible in the opposite half of the sky to the sunset or sunrise, and is seen right above the horizon as a dark blue band. Google for Belt of Venus and Earth's shadow to learn more or check out Wikipedia. Music: "Space In Time", jewelbox.com

• published: 16 Aug 2013
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