Venus and Jupiter Above Mount Etna

From the photographer: “Nature puts on a spectacular show when the charm of the universe merges with the primordial power of the Earth. A breathtaking view, worthy of the effort required to climb the slopes and conquer a privileged vantage point over the summit craters of Mount Etna. Just before night gave way to day, Jupiter, followed by Venus, rose above the smoking mouth of the volcano. The two planets crossed the veil of ash and lapilli, then shone in a sky studded with stars. Jupiter, proud of its role as the giant of the Solar System, displayed three of its Galilean satellites — Callisto, Io and Ganymede — while Europa remained hidden in its glow. Completing the picture, the Moon, a silent witness, illuminated the sky with a delicate blue hue, enhancing the magic of this encounter between heaven and earth.”

Technical details:
Canon 6d mod, Sigma 150-600mm, f/6,3, 1 x 60 sec, iso 800
Sky: 1 x 60 sec, iso 800, f/8, tracked by Fornax Lightrack II