Bright, Clear Moon, July 2022, Plus Missing the ISS
After a week of bad cloudy skies, today was clear, a wonderful opportunity to observe and photograph the very bright 75% illuminated Moon.
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Computer Looking Up
Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Capturing Cloud Shadows
Today’s image is from a few days ago, when I attempted to capture prairie cloud shadows. I was only partially successful.
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Closeup of the 5% Moon, July 1st 2022
My prior article featured a wide sky view of the early Moon, one of two camera setups. This article’s Moon image is from the latter setup.
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Crescent Moon & West Sky, July 1st 2022
Welcome to July. Tonight’s sky observation presented a remarkably clear view of the 5% illuminated Moon about a half hour after Sunset.
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A Day Shorter Than the Prior
I once thought of the dwindling daylight as depressing and bad. But now, I look forward to observing the earlier darkening sky.
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Moon, Saturn, and Capricornus, June 2022
I stayed up to 3 a.m. to see the Moon as well as planets Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. Mercury, starting to rise, was obstructed by trees.
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Take Incredible Moon Photos with a Telescope and Smartphone
Want to learn how to take stunning photographs of the Moon? This article is for you! Here is my step-by-step guide to image the Moon like I do.
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Perfect Day for an Afternoon Spring Stroll
Some days are too opportune to pass on taking them in, and today was one of them. Here are a couple of pictures from my walk.
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More June Moon, Because Why Not?
I was fortunate these past nights to have nearly identical/ideal conditions for sky observation. Last night the Moon was at 9%; tonight was 15%.
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Early Evening Moon in Early June, 2022
Usually I attempt to center my Moon images, but tonight I felt it better to off center and magnify, to accentuate the limited surface area.
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