Atmosphere Photos

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Lunar Eclipse Sequence Over Broken Hill, Torrey Pines State Reserve. While the moon lies in the full shadow of the earth (umbra) it receives only faint, red-tinged light refracted through the Earth's atmosphere. As the moon passes into the penumbra it receives increasing amounts of direct sunlight, eventually leaving the shadow of the Earth altogether. October 8, 2014, San Diego, California
Lunar Eclipse Sequence Over Broken Hill, Torrey Pines State Reserve. While the moon lies in the full shadow of the earth (umbra) it receives only faint, red-tinged light refracted through the Earth's atmosphere. As the moon passes into the penumbra it receives increasing amounts of direct sunlight, eventually leaving the shadow of the Earth altogether. October 8, 2014.
Location: Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Image ID: 29412  
Milky Way during Full Lunar Eclipse over Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, April 4 2015.  The arch and surrounding landscape are illuminated by the faint light of the fully-eclipsed blood red moon.  Light from the sun has passed obliquely through the Earth's thin atmosphere, taking on a red color, and is then reflected off the moon and reaches the Earth again to light the arch.  The intensity of this light is so faint that the Milky Way can be seen clearly at the same time
Milky Way during Full Lunar Eclipse over Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, April 4 2015. The arch and surrounding landscape are illuminated by the faint light of the fully-eclipsed blood red moon. Light from the sun has passed obliquely through the Earth's thin atmosphere, taking on a red color, and is then reflected off the moon and reaches the Earth again to light the arch. The intensity of this light is so faint that the Milky Way can be seen clearly at the same time.
Location: Joshua Tree National Park, California
Image ID: 30717  
Panorama dimensions: 8903 x 14184
Lunar eclipse sequence. While the moon lies in the full shadow of the earth (umbra) it receives only faint, red-tinged light refracted through the Earth's atmosphere. As the moon passes into the penumbra it receives increasing amounts of direct sunlight, eventually leaving the shadow of the Earth altogether. October 8, 2014
Lunar eclipse sequence. While the moon lies in the full shadow of the earth (umbra) it receives only faint, red-tinged light refracted through the Earth's atmosphere. As the moon passes into the penumbra it receives increasing amounts of direct sunlight, eventually leaving the shadow of the Earth altogether. October 8, 2014.
Image ID: 29411  
Panorama dimensions: 8000 x 8000
Clouds light up with blazing colors at sunset, La Jolla, California
Clouds light up with blazing colors at sunset.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 04819  
Belt of Venus over Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River. The Colorado River makes a 180-degree turn at Horseshoe Bend. Here the river has eroded the Navajo sandstone for eons, digging a canyon 1100-feet deep. The Belt of Venus, or anti-twilight arch, is the shadow of the earth cast upon the atmosphere just above the horizon, and occurs a few minutes before sunrise or after sunset, Page, Arizona
Belt of Venus over Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River. The Colorado River makes a 180-degree turn at Horseshoe Bend. Here the river has eroded the Navajo sandstone for eons, digging a canyon 1100-feet deep. The Belt of Venus, or anti-twilight arch, is the shadow of the earth cast upon the atmosphere just above the horizon, and occurs a few minutes before sunrise or after sunset.
Location: Page, Arizona
Image ID: 37781  
Panorama dimensions: 5719 x 8788
Belt of Venus over Grand Canyon at sunrise, viewed from Hopi Point on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Belt of Venus, or anti-twilight arch, is the shadow of the earth cast upon the atmosphere just above the horizon, and occurs a few minutes before sunrise or after sunset
Belt of Venus over Grand Canyon at sunrise, viewed from Hopi Point on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Belt of Venus, or anti-twilight arch, is the shadow of the earth cast upon the atmosphere just above the horizon, and occurs a few minutes before sunrise or after sunset.
Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Image ID: 37765  
Panorama dimensions: 5409 x 10272
Full Moon and Earth Shadow over Haleakala crater, Maui, Hawaii.  The dark band on the horizon is the shadow of the earth, while the lighter pink band is atmosphere that is still lit by the setting sun
Full Moon and Earth Shadow over Haleakala crater, Maui, Hawaii. The dark band on the horizon is the shadow of the earth, while the lighter pink band is atmosphere that is still lit by the setting sun.
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 34517  
Belt of Venus and Earth Shadow at Dawn. The Belt of Venus is actually alpenglow visible near the horizon during twilight, above the antisolar point. Like alpenglow, the backscatter of reddened sunlight also creates the Belt of Venus. Unlike alpenglow, the sunlight scattered by fine particulates that cause the rosy arch of the Belt shines high in the atmosphere and lasts for a while after sunset or before sunrise, La Jolla, California
Belt of Venus and Earth Shadow at Dawn. The Belt of Venus is actually alpenglow visible near the horizon during twilight, above the antisolar point. Like alpenglow, the backscatter of reddened sunlight also creates the Belt of Venus. Unlike alpenglow, the sunlight scattered by fine particulates that cause the rosy arch of the Belt shines high in the atmosphere and lasts for a while after sunset or before sunrise.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 37476  
Panorama of Full Moon and Earth Shadow over Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii.  The dark band on the horizon is the shadow of the earth, while the lighter pink band is atmosphere that is still lit by the setting sun
Panorama of Full Moon and Earth Shadow over Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii. The dark band on the horizon is the shadow of the earth, while the lighter pink band is atmosphere that is still lit by the setting sun.
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 34515  
Panorama dimensions: 5177 x 21127
Earth Shadow lies over Point La Jolla at dawn
Earth Shadow lies over Point La Jolla at dawn.
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 26444  
Full Moon and Earth Shadow over Haleakala crater, Maui, Hawaii.  The dark band on the horizon is the shadow of the earth, while the lighter pink band is atmosphere that is still lit by the setting sun
Full Moon and Earth Shadow over Haleakala crater, Maui, Hawaii. The dark band on the horizon is the shadow of the earth, while the lighter pink band is atmosphere that is still lit by the setting sun.
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 34516  
Panorama dimensions: 5320 x 12762
Belt of Venus over Grand Canyon at dusk, sunset, viewed from Mather Point on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Belt of Venus, or anti-twilight arch, is the shadow of the earth cast upon the atmosphere just above the horizon, and occurs a few minutes before sunrise or after sunset
Belt of Venus over Grand Canyon at dusk, sunset, viewed from Mather Point on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Belt of Venus, or anti-twilight arch, is the shadow of the earth cast upon the atmosphere just above the horizon, and occurs a few minutes before sunrise or after sunset.
Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Image ID: 37761  
Lunar corona, or moon halo, also known as lunar nimbus, icebow or gloriole, occurring 22 degrees around the moon.  Observed during the full lunar eclipse of April 14/15 2014.  Planet Mars at upper right, blue star Spica to the right of the moon, Joshua Tree National Park, California
Lunar corona, or moon halo, also known as lunar nimbus, icebow or gloriole, occurring 22 degrees around the moon. Observed during the full lunar eclipse of April 14/15 2014. Planet Mars at upper right, blue star Spica to the right of the moon.
Location: Joshua Tree National Park, California
Image ID: 29229  
Lunar eclipse sequence, showing total eclipse (left) through full moon (right).  While the moon lies in the full shadow of the earth (umbra) it receives only faint, red-tinged light refracted through the Earth's atmosphere.  As the moon passes into the penumbra it receives increasing amounts of direct sunlight, eventually leaving the shadow of the Earth altogether.  August 28, 2007, Earth Orbit, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, The Universe
Lunar eclipse sequence, showing total eclipse (left) through full moon (right). While the moon lies in the full shadow of the earth (umbra) it receives only faint, red-tinged light refracted through the Earth's atmosphere. As the moon passes into the penumbra it receives increasing amounts of direct sunlight, eventually leaving the shadow of the Earth altogether. August 28, 2007.
Location: Earth Orbit, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, The Universe
Image ID: 19391  
Panorama dimensions: 1826 x 14162
San Diego downtown city skyline and waterfront, sunset reflections and San Diego Bay. Earth-shadow (Belt of Venus) visible in the atmosphere
San Diego downtown city skyline and waterfront, sunset reflections and San Diego Bay. Earth-shadow (Belt of Venus) visible in the atmosphere.
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 27103  
San Diego downtown city skyline and waterfront, sunset reflections and San Diego Bay. Earth-shadow (Belt of Venus) visible in the atmosphere
San Diego downtown city skyline and waterfront, sunset reflections and San Diego Bay. Earth-shadow (Belt of Venus) visible in the atmosphere.
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 27102  
Belt of Venus over Grand Canyon at sunrise, viewed from Hopi Point on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Belt of Venus, or anti-twilight arch, is the shadow of the earth cast upon the atmosphere just above the horizon, and occurs a few minutes before sunrise or after sunset
Belt of Venus over Grand Canyon at sunrise, viewed from Hopi Point on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Belt of Venus, or anti-twilight arch, is the shadow of the earth cast upon the atmosphere just above the horizon, and occurs a few minutes before sunrise or after sunset.
Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Image ID: 37764  
Latin Quarter.  The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, Quartier Latin
Latin Quarter. The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.
Location: Quartier Latin, Paris, France
Image ID: 28158  
Latin Quarter.  The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, Quartier Latin
Latin Quarter. The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.
Location: Quartier Latin, Paris, France
Image ID: 28172  
Latin Quarter.  The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, Quartier Latin
Latin Quarter. The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.
Location: Quartier Latin, Paris, France
Image ID: 28184  
Latin Quarter.  The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, Quartier Latin
Latin Quarter. The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.
Location: Quartier Latin, Paris, France
Image ID: 28199  
Latin Quarter.  The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, Quartier Latin
Latin Quarter. The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.
Location: Quartier Latin, Paris, France
Image ID: 28183  
Latin Quarter.  The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, Quartier Latin
Latin Quarter. The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.
Location: Quartier Latin, Paris, France
Image ID: 28200  
Latin Quarter.  The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, Quartier Latin
Latin Quarter. The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.
Location: Quartier Latin, Paris, France
Image ID: 28185  
Latin Quarter.  The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros, Quartier Latin
Latin Quarter. The Latin Quarter of Paris is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne known for student life, lively atmosphere and bistros.
Location: Quartier Latin, Paris, France
Image ID: 28198  
Sunrise light on clouds
Sunrise light on clouds.
Image ID: 06225  
Cabrillo Monument lighthouse at sunset, Point Loma, San Diego, California
Cabrillo Monument lighthouse at sunset, Point Loma.
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 05511  
Clouds form at dawn before a storm rolls in, Carlsbad, California
Clouds form at dawn before a storm rolls in.
Location: Carlsbad, California
Image ID: 22474  
Clouds form at dawn before a storm rolls in, Carlsbad, California
Clouds form at dawn before a storm rolls in.
Location: Carlsbad, California
Image ID: 22475  
Clouds form at dawn before a storm rolls in, Carlsbad, California
Clouds form at dawn before a storm rolls in.
Location: Carlsbad, California
Image ID: 22476  
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