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   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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      Space Research Association.   
      
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