Wildfires on Sicily and Setting of the Moon

September 25, 2023

 

2023 07 25 Moonset on the burning Sicily

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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