EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Another Look at Lunar Pareidolia and the Tricks the Mind Plays

December 07, 2022

The Kiss in the Moon of Zamboni - Paolo Palma

The kiss in the moon - Paolo Palma

Photographer: Paolo Palma

Summary Author: Paolo Palma

The Italian poet Filippo Zamboni and his wife Emilia Dagnen were
watching the Moon from the Villa Reale of Capodimonte in
Naples, Italy, in August of 1880, when they noticed the “Kiss in the
Moon,” the loveliest pareidolia visible on the face of our
satellite. On the bottom photo we can see the Moon rising on August 14,
2019 ( the day before the full Moon), from the same royal garden
where Filippo and Emilia made their discovery. Note Mt. Vesuvius,
at left. Many astronomers, such as Cerulli, remarked that they had
never been able to see Luna and Luno share their kiss. “Only the
sensitivity of a poet could realize it,” Zamponi replied.

Photo details: Nikon 42x Coolpix 510 camera; 4.3-180 mm. I gradually
superimposed one of Zamboni's drawings on my snaps of the Moon to make
it easier to identify the faces of the two lovers.


Villa Reale of Capodimonte in Naples, Italy Coordinates:
40.867006, 14.250533


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* Space Weather Live
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EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Thunderstorm and Rainbow over Zagreb, Croatia

October 06, 2022

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Photographer: Neven Tandaric
Summary Authors: Neven Tandaric; Jim Foster
The photo at top shows the approach of a nasty thunderstorm over
Zagreb, Croatia, as observed on September 11, 2022. Note that the
precipitation shaft associated with this storm cell is quite
obvious and is likely an indication of strong winds.

The bottom photo shows a beautiful high-arching rainbow that could
be seen as the storm departed. A portion of the secondary rainbow
is clearly visible at upper right. This fainter bow results from a
second internal reflection in the raindrops. The darker strip of sky
between the primary and secondary bows is known as Alexander's Dark
Band.

Zagreb, Croatia Coordinates: 45.7974397, 15.9399371


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* Image Gallery: Atmospheric Effects
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