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Tag Archives: Earth's shadow

Earth Shadow behind Monument Valley

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Thor
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As the sun sets in the west, the view to the east shows a distinct purplish band at the horizon.  This is the Earth’s shadow on the sky, a forecast of the twilight to come.

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Monument Valley, Navaho Nation
3 November 2005
Canon EOS 20Da


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Earth Shadow behind Mitten

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Thor
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The sun has just set and the remaining colors cast a warm glow on the “North Mitten”.  The sky behind it shows the shadow of the Earth on the sky just above the horizon.

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Monument Valley, Navaho Nation
3 November 2005
Canon EOS 20Da


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