Pollen Moon Ring: View from Finland | Solar System Science

Pollen Moon Ring: View from Finland | Solar System Science

Astrophotographer Matti Helin: "The most beautiful pollen corona around the Moon that I've ever seen. The shape (and the yellow dust on everything) suggests that this was caused by pine pollen."

The peak pollen release often aligns with warmer temperatures and increased sunlight. This triggers the pine trees to release their pollen. Generally, you can expect to see significant pollen levels from late spring through early summer. The pine pollen grain has two special air-filled bladders that help it achieve flight. Pine trees produce large amounts of pollen because they rely on the wind to deliver the pollen to their female cones.

Finland is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia.

Image Credit: Matti Helin

Matti's website: https://mattihelin.kuvat.fi/Kuvat
Location: Southwest Finland
Release Date: May 31, 2026

 

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