Observation by Paul G. Abel: Last night's lunar halo

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2023 Nov 25 - 20:39

Uploaded

2023 Nov 26 - 11:56

Objects

The Moon

Equipment

All-sky camera

Target name

Lunar Halo

Title

Last night's lunar halo

About this image

Our all-sky camera captured the impressive lunar halo which was rather prominent last night. Also known as a 22° halo, the phenomenon is caused by moonlight being by hexagonal ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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Lunar_Halo_2023-11-25_2039UT_MCF_and_PGA.jpg (497.0 kB)

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