There is a winter storm approaching in a day or so that is supposed to bring lots of ice and or snow and I can’t help but believe that this halo is a harbinger if such nasty phenomena. See, this halo is caused by ice crystals in the upper atmosphere reflecting light from the moon.

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January 27, 2010 at 2:24 PM
My Friend saw that. She called the oldest and wisest person she knows to has about why there was a ring around the moon. She called my husband and he told EXACTLY what you have said.
I tried to take a photo also but my camera is not good enough to do the job.
I am super glad you managed to do it!!
As I was trying to take the photo and he talked to her, the circle changed. And only 3/4 of the moon was circled …very odd.
But fasincating.