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- Seasons & Earth Almanac
- Related
- Earth Shadow, Alpenglow, Astronomical Season, Equinox
The Belt of Venus is the rosy antisolar band above Earth shadow.
A Sun-Earth orientation for seasonal, atmospheric, tidal, and terrestrial terms.
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The story behind Belt of Venus
The poetic name entered skywatching vocabulary long before atmospheric scattering supplied its physical explanation.
Why Belt of Venus matters
Belt of Venus is created by reddened sunlight backscattered through the atmosphere and is unrelated to the planet Venus.
Belt of Venus in practice: an example
At clear sunset, a pink band may brighten in the east while the blue Earth Shadow grows below it.
Where readings of Belt of Venus go wrong
A common error is to use the display to infer Venus position or an astrological influence.
Sources and editorial method
Research references used for this entry include:
- National Weather Service: Atmospheric Optics - NWS science reference for halos, pillars, sundogs, green flashes, rays, and related optical displays.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Seasons & Earth Almanac
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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Common questions
What is the Belt of Venus?
The Belt of Venus is a pink or rose twilight arch above the Earth Shadow opposite a low Sun.
What do people get wrong about the Belt of Venus?
A common error is to use the display to infer Venus position or an astrological influence.
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