Wolf Moon, Jupiter, and a Complete Lunar Halo over Dax

Image Title: Wolf Moon, Jupiter and a Lunar Halo Above Dax Cathedral

Copyright: Thomas Castel

Date image was taken: January 03, 2026

Location: Dax ( France )

Data Acquisition Method: Other

Description and Details: This image captures a rare and striking astronomical moment: the conjunction of the Wolf Moon and Jupiter, accompanied by a complete lunar halo that formed and closed entirely around the Moon during the event. The scene was photographed above the cathedral of Dax, a small historic town in southwestern France, adding a spiritual and symbolic dimension to the composition.
The Wolf Moon appears exceptionally bright, while Jupiter and its Galilean moons are visible nearby, all enclosed within the circular halo caused by ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. The combination of a celestial alignment, a transient atmospheric phenomenon, and a terrestrial landmark makes this moment unique and unrepeatable.
The image was captured under clear winter skies, allowing both the astronomical details and the atmospheric halo to be recorded naturally, preserving the authenticity and mood of this fleeting event.

Name: Thomas Castel

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