Earth, day and night, artwork

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Earth, day and night, artwork

Earth, day and night. Computer artwork showing the Earth divided by day and night. North is at top. At right is part of Africa, which is lit by sunlight. Vegetation is green, arid areas are yellow, water is blue and clouds are white. At centre, the Americas are in darkness, with the city lights showing areas of dense population

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This artwork titled "Earth, Day and Night" showcases the beauty of our planet from a unique perspective. The computer-generated image portrays Earth divided into two distinct parts - day and night. At the top, we see the northern hemisphere with Africa prominently displayed on the right side, bathed in sunlight. The lush green vegetation contrasts with arid yellow regions, while blue represents water bodies and white signifies clouds floating above. In stark contrast, at the center of the image lies darkness covering most of North and South America. However, scattered city lights illuminate areas densely populated by humans. This mesmerizing display highlights how human activity shapes our world even during nighttime. The intricate details captured in this illustration allow us to appreciate both the vastness and interconnectedness of our planet's ecosystems. From space, we witness continents like Africa stretching across vast distances while being surrounded by immense oceans such as the Atlantic and Pacific. As we gaze upon this stunning piece of art created by Science Photo Library, it reminds us of Earth's delicate balance between light and darkness—a constant reminder that life thrives under diverse conditions across our magnificent planet.

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