Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Quadruple Lunar Halo Over Winter Road

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 2, 2022 is “Quadruple Lunar Halo Over Winter Road,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete). The original explanation runs about 223 words.

The featured image shows four halo arcs surrounding the Moon -- as taken Spain in 2012. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes falling ice crystals make the atmosphere into a giant lens causing arcs and halos to appear around the Sun or Moon. One Saturday night in 2012 was just such a time near Madrid , Spain , where a winter sky displayed not only a bright Moon but four rare lunar halos.”

— APOD editors, January 2, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 2, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 223 words

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