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Taken 24-Dec-07
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Lunar Halo

Light from the moon is refracted by the hexagonal ice crystals in high-altitude cirrus clouds and forms a visible halo.

In this photo, Mars is visible within the ring just to the right of the Moon.

Orion is at the bottom of the photo.
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, f/6.3 @ 15 mm, 20s, ISO 400, No Flash

Lunar Halo