Subj : ES Picture of the Day 11  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Wed May 11 2022 12:01:00

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Antares and the Moon

   May 10, 2022

    Ormefoto - vendicari luna antares

   Photographer:  Orazio Mezzio

   Summary Author:  Orazio Mezzio

   Seeking out opportunities to photograph nature and the night sky, we
   arrived to the  Vendicari Nature Reserve in the middle of the night
   and walked in to find the ideal vantage point to start taking photos.
   As we entered the beautiful  bogs of the reserve, we noticed some
   clouds chasing the  Moon. Not wanting to miss capturing this moment,
   we interrupted the exploration to quickly positioned the equipment to
   take this photo...click! As a result of the thin cloud layer scattering
   incoming light, a rainbow appears to crown the Moon, which rose at the
   same pace with the head of the  Scorpius constellation.

   Looking at the pond in the foreground, the still waters silently
    reflected the colors given off by the apparent rivalry between the
   reddish  Antares and the Moon. The tranquil scene was further
   enhanced by the reflection of shining stars and behind them the heart
   of the  Milky Way. Altogether, it is difficult to distinguish
   between the various astronomical features due to their blended colors
   and rare alignment. As evident in this photo, it is true that nearly
   everything in the  universe reflects energy, and even a swamp can
   rejoice within its beauty.

   Photo details: Nikon D750, Nikkor 50mm, f/1.8, 5 second exposure,
   ISO-640
     * Noto, Province of Syracuse, Italy Coordinates: 36.791, 15.091

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Night Sky Links

     *  Space Weather Live
     *  Space Weather Live Forum
     *  About the Moon
     *  American Meteor Society
     *  Arbeitskreises Meteore e.V.
     *  Global City Lights
     *  Heavens Above Home Page
     *  The International Meteor Organization
     *  Lunar and Planetary Institute
     *  MoonConnection
     *  NASA Eclipse Web Page
     *  Understanding The Moon Phases

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