This is the APOD from January 26, 2013. This picture was taken on January 17th in Alaska. The center is obviously an overexposed moon. On both sides are "moondogs" which are reflections from the light with the crystals in the air. It is also surrounded by a halo caused by a similar effect. These phenomenon are relatively normal to see in northern climates because of the frozen crystals in the air causing the reflections. In Florida they are nearly impossible to see.
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