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5 February 2024

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Photo has been converted in black and white colors) Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute church and a typical gondola boat during sunset are seen in Venice, Italy, on January 31st, 2024. Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute church is a Baroque masterpiece with an octagonal design, a majestic dome, and notable artworks, serving as a symbol of gratitude in the city's skyline. Gondolas are traditional, flat-bottomed rowing boats that are iconic to the city of Venice. These slender, handcrafted boats are typically operated by a gondolier who skillfully navigates through the intricate network of canals in Venice. Gondolas are known for their elegant and distinctive design, featuring a curved prow, ornate decorations, and a flat hull.

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5 February 2024

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Photo has been converted in black and white colors) Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) between two columns is seen in Venice, Italy, on January 31st, 2024. The Bridge of Sighs in Venice is a 17th-century enclosed bridge connecting the Doge's Palace to the New Prison, renowned for its Baroque architecture and the romantic notion that prisoners sighed at their last view of the city before incarceration. seen in Venice, Italy, on January 31st, 2024.

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26 January 2024

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image is a composition of 5 interval timer photos to show moon rising path) Wolf moon rising next to Corno Grande and Pizzo Cefalone peaks (Gran Sasso d'Italia National Park) is seen from Tornimparte (L'Aquila), Italy, on January 25th, 2024. Wolf Moon is the initial full moon of the new year and derives its name from native Americans and the fact that January was the month when the howling of wolves became more intense. Additionally, due to the cold temperatures, this was also the time when these animals tended to approach villages more closely, resulting in their howls being heard more frequently. Corno Grande (mt 2912) is the highest peak of Apennines mountains.

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26 January 2024

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image is a composition of 5 interval timer photos to show moon rising path) Wolf moon rising next to Corno Grande and Pizzo Cefalone peaks (Gran Sasso d'Italia National Park) is seen from Tornimparte (L'Aquila), Italy, on January 25th, 2024. Wolf Moon is the initial full moon of the new year and derives its name from native Americans and the fact that January was the month when the howling of wolves became more intense. Additionally, due to the cold temperatures, this was also the time when these animals tended to approach villages more closely, resulting in their howls being heard more frequently. Corno Grande (mt 2912) is the highest peak of Apennines mountains.

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25 January 2024

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image is a composition of 4 interval timer photos to show moon setting path) Wolf moon sets behind dome and bell tower of San Bernardino church in L'Aquila, Italy, on January 25th, 2024. Wolf Moon is the initial full moon of the new year and derives its name from native Americans and the fact that January was the month when the howling of wolves became more intense. Additionally, due to the cold temperatures, this was also the time when these animals tended to approach villages more closely, resulting in their howls being heard more frequently. Basilica of San Bernardino is among most popular monuments and churches in L'Aquila (Abruzzo, central Italy).

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11 December 2023

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image is a panorama photomerge of 5 single shots) A view of city and Naples port is seen from Vomero in Naples, Italy, on December 7th, 2023. A white cloud above Vesuvio (Vesuvius volcano) is visible on background.

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11 December 2023

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Photo has been converted in black and white colors) People walking are seen in a longexposure night shot in Piazza del Plebiscito Square in Naples, Italy, on December 8th, 2023. Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples is a grand public square surrounded by iconic landmarks, including the Royal Palace and the Church of San Francesco di Paola, serving as a focal point for civic and cultural activities in the city.

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11 December 2023

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image is a panorama photomerge of 4 single shots) Tourists visiting interior and royal stage of San Carlo Theatre are seen in Naples, Italy, on December 8th, 2023. San Carlo Theatre in Naples is one of the oldest and most renowned opera houses in the world, hosting a rich history of musical and theatrical performances since its inauguration in 1737.

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11 December 2023

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image is a panorama photomerge of 5 single shots) Tourists visiting interior and royal stage of San Carlo Theatre are seen in Naples, Italy, on December 8th, 2023. San Carlo Theatre in Naples is one of the oldest and most renowned opera houses in the world, hosting a rich history of musical and theatrical performances since its inauguration in 1737.

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27 November 2023

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Image is a composition of 4 interval timer photos to show moon rising path) Beaver full moon rising above Monte Prena Mountain (Gran Sasso d’Italia and Monti della Laga National Park) is seen from L’Aquila, Italy, on November 26th, 2023. November Full Moon is known among Native Americans as the ‘Beaver Moon’ because, during this month, beavers prepare to face the harshness of winter by building their famous dams and stockpiling food in their burrows.

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27 November 2023

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Photo has been converted in black and white colors) Beaver full moon rising above Monte Prena Mountain (Gran Sasso d’Italia and Monti della Laga National Park) is seen from L’Aquila, Italy, on November 26th, 2023. November Full Moon is known among Native Americans as the ‘Beaver Moon’ because, during this month, beavers prepare to face the harshness of winter by building their famous dams and stockpiling food in their burrows.

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27 November 2023

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Photo has been converted in black and white colors) Beaver full moon rising above Monte Prena Mountain (Gran Sasso d’Italia and Monti della Laga National Park) is seen from L’Aquila, Italy, on November 26th, 2023. November Full Moon is known among Native Americans as the ‘Beaver Moon’ because, during this month, beavers prepare to face the harshness of winter by building their famous dams and stockpiling food in their burrows.

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9 November 2023

(EDITOR’S NOTE: this composite image is result of merge of 5 interval timer photos to show Venus appearing close to the moon during the lunar occultation) A Lunar occultation of Venus planet is seen from L’Aquila, Italy, on November 9th, 2023. Venus disappeared behind the moon for one hour during the morning. The astronomical show was visible through a telescope, a binocular or a photo camera telephoto lens.

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9 November 2023

(EDITOR’S NOTE: this black and white image is result of lucky imaging technique: best frames of a video captured through a telescope and an astronomic camera are automatically selected and combined by dedicated softwares) A Lunar occultation of Venus planet is seen from L’Aquila, Italy, on November 9th, 2023. Venus disappeared behind the moon for one hour during the morning. The astronomical show was visible through a telescope, a binocular or a photo camera telephoto lens.

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9 November 2023

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Image is the best frame of a video captured through a telescope and an astronomic camera) A Lunar occultation of Venus planet is seen from L’Aquila, Italy, on November 9th, 2023. Venus disappeared behind the moon for one hour during the morning. The astronomical show was visible through a telescope, a binocular or a photo camera telephoto lens.

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29 October 2023

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image is a mosaic composition of 12 interval timer photos to show the full evolution of eclipse). A partial moon eclipse is seen from L'Aquila, Italy, on October 28th, 2023. 6% of the lunar surface has been temporarily deprived of direct sunlight at the middle of the eclipse.

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