"belt of Venus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: belts of Venus [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|belts of Venus}} belt of Venus (plural belts of Venus)
  1. An atmospheric phenomenon visible shortly before sunrise or after sunset, when a pinkish glow extending roughly 10–20° above the horizon surrounds the observer. Wikipedia link: belt of Venus Synonyms: antitwilight arch, Venus's girdle
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