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Photographer:
Giuseppe Pappa
Location of Photo:
Pedara, Sicily, Italy
Date/Time of photo:
2026-06-16 19:21
Equipment:
Canon 760d and 70-300mm lens
Description:
A close-up captures the tight conjunction between a slender crescent Moon and the planet Mercury, photographed from the skies of Pedara (Catania, Italy). The image beautifully highlights the phenomenon of earthshine—the Earth's reflected light illuminating the dark side of the lunar disc—revealing the subtle details of maria and craters not directly exposed to sunlight. Just above the lunar limb, the star 57 Gemini (57 Gem) is also clearly visible, adding another astronomical reference point to this beautiful celestial duet in the evening twilight. Technical Data: Location: Pedara (CT), Italy Subjects: Moon (with earthshine), Mercury, 57 Gemini Camera: Canon EOS 760D and 70-300 mm lens
