I've spent countless nights under the night sky, and this time, I captured a timelapse of a spectacular yet somewhat unsung phenomenon of the night sky - the 'Airglow'.

The video shows our home galaxy's majestic arc across the heavens, set beneath the horizon. Near the end of the video, you'll see a ghostly green band above the horizon, glowing like auroras. This phenomenon is known as airglow, a spectacle that often goes unnoticed. It's a magical, mesmerizing display created by atmospheric molecules re-emitting the energy they absorbed from the Sun.

While it might not be as famously known as its flashy cousin, the Aurora, Airglow is no less awe-inspiring. On certain nights, especially when you're away from city lights, you might see this luminous nightglow creating a celestial canvas painted with ethereal hues.

Date: 24 June 2023

Location: Zebra Stone, Litchfield, Northern Territory, Australia