A lunar corona seen above a rooftop in Madison, Alabama.
I photographed this lunar corona with my 200mm lens — the longest I had on hand that night.
Coronas form through diffraction: as moonlight passes tiny water droplets in thin, high-altitude clouds, the light waves bend and spread, creating that glowing ring around the moon.
Photograph life as it happens with whatever camera you have.
Steven's Travels and Thoughts 
So Steve, it is all about the moonlight and a bit of moisture from high clouds‘ moisture. The result is the incredible beauty that you captured. Did I come close…? How did you come to be up on the roof of that particular time? Thanks for taking the time to share with all of us, Mike
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