The Moon, Jupiter & Venus over Monte Pelmo, Italy

The Moon, Jupiter & Venus over Monte Pelmo, Italy

Featured here is the conjunction of Jupiter, Moon and Venus, aligned above Monte Pelmo—one of the most spectacular mountains in the Dolomites of northern Italy. Jupiter is at top, above the waxing crescent Moon. Monte Pelmo, also called the throne of God due to its characteristic shape, stands 10,394 ft (3168 m) above sea level and has an impressive prominence of 3,907 ft (1,191 m). The Dolomites Range is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Image Data:

Canon R6 camera; Canon 70/300 lens; 207 mm.

Panorama: 3 vertical photos for sky (ISO 640, 207 mm, f 6.3, 1 second exposure) and 3 vertical photos for Dolomites (ISO 125, 207 mm, f 7.1, 1.3 second exposure)

Image & Caption Credit: Alessandra Masi  

Location: Cadore, Dolomites, Monte Pelmo, Italy Coordinates: 46.41972, 12.13472

Image Date: Feb. 22, 2023

Release Date: June 14, 2023

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