Wildfires on Sicily and Setting of the Moon
September 25, 2023
Photographer: Vincenzo Russo
Summary Author: Vincenzo Russo
July 25, 2023, was one of the hottest days ever recorded in the history of Sicily, certainly the hottest I remember. This photo shows the first quarter Moon setting over one of the hundreds (over 600) of wildfires that devastated the island. It’s believed that nearly all had natural causes. At least 3 deaths were attributed to these fires. Photo taken on July 25, 2023, at approximately 22:40 local time.
Photo details: Nikon Z6II camera; Nikon AF 180 f/2.8 ED lens; 180 mm; f/3.2
ISO: 800; 2 second exposure time.
Sicily, Italy Coordinates: 37.62, 15.08
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