Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 9, 2026

Ice Halos by Moonlight and Sunlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 9, 2026 is “Ice Halos by Moonlight and Sunlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Antonella Cicala). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Both Moon and Sun create beautiful ice halos in planet Earth’s sky. In fact, the two brightest celestial beacons are each surrounded by a complex of ice halos in these photos of the sky above Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in France.”

— APOD editors, January 9, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 9, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Antonella Cicala
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 9, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-january-9-ice-halos-by-moonlight-and-sunlight

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