Is that Mars or?

This true colour Sentinel-2 image of Uluru / Ayers Rock was collected on 11 June 2024, during the local cold season. The relatively low-lying sun creates shadows in the gorges around the perimeter of the rock. The buildings of the aboriginal community of Mutitjulu are visible as white rectangles just east of Uluru. Apparently, vegetation is slightly denser in the vicinity of the monolith - this could be due to its effect on microclimate and the runoff from rain. Uluru is one of the most recognized landmarks in Australia, a globally known world heritage site. It is also a sacred site and a living cultural landscape for peoples of region, who connect ceremonies, myths and stories of origin to the rock and its features. Therefore, in 2019, the trail to the top of the rock was permanently closed as the land was returned to its Aboriginal owners. For them, the stewardship of the land and the connection to this landscape is an essential component of their identity. We hope satellite imagery of your favourite places inspires you to cultivate a similar sense of connectedness to your home.