Nightfall over the Pacific, aurora visible

The Sun is currently below the horizon over the Australia / New Zealand region, marking the start of nightfall for the southern hemisphere. This position defines the terminator line cutting across the planet.

Low cumulus clouds drift across the darkened sky, creating a contrast against the deepening twilight. The jet stream's influence is barely visible at this scale, but atmospheric patterns are beginning to shift with seasonal changes.

Aurora activity is visible in the night sky over southern latitudes, particularly around Antarctica. The Moon is in a waning crescent phase, casting a faint glow across the darkened Earth below.

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