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Old January 31st 15, 06:54 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
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Default Moon in Halo in Winter Hexagon

Sometimes telescopes and binoculars are unnecessary or even interfere with an otherwise beautiful view.

Such was the case last night. In an otherwise clear sky, a bright lunar halo surrounded the waxing gibbous moon. As is generally the case, the inner edge of the halo was more sharply defined than the outer edge. Five of the six stars of the Winter Hexagon - Rigel, Sirius, Procyon, Pollux, and Capella surrounded the halo. The sixth star of the Hexagon, Aldebaran, was just inside the halo's western edge. The halo itself passed directly across Orion's sword. The sky, both inside and outside the halo, appeared to be crystal clear. It was a beautiful sight!

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