2026 October 01 - Harvest Moon with Erupting Mount Etna

In today’s image, we see the Harvest Moon rising over Sicily near an erupting Mount Etna. The composite captures the Moon’s changing position during twilight while volcanic ash, clouds, and atmospheric color transform the landscape below.

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