[rickylc]

I had the same impression, actually, about the view from outer space, not from earth. I was originally thinking it was a view of the moon from outer space, thus explaining the phase not looking right, but your suggestion of global conflict on earth also seems plausibe.

[txhurl]

about the view from outer space, not from earth. I was originally thinking it was a view of the moon from outer space, thus explaining the phase not looking right

I get NASA from this.