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Location (for moon times)
Moon Phase
🌑
New Moon
Moon not visible - perfect for astrophotography
Illumination
0%
Moon Age
29.4 days
Current Altitude
-22.3°
Below horizon
Current Azimuth
99.4°
E
Moon Position (Sky View)
Moon Times (Approximate)
Moonrise
~13:00
Transit (Highest)
~17:00
29.3° altitude
Moonset
~23:00
Note: Times are approximate. For precise times, use a dedicated astronomy app.
Photography Recommendations
Milky Way / Astrophotography
Excellent conditions - minimal moonlight interference
Star Trails
Perfect for long exposures without moon glare
Upcoming Lunar Events
🌑 Total Lunar Eclipse
March 3, 2026
Complete lunar eclipse
Visible: Americas, Europe, Africa
🔵 Blue Moon
May 31, 2026
Second full moon of the month
Visible: Worldwide
🌑 Partial Lunar Eclipse
August 28, 2026
Partial shadow crossing
Visible: Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia
Upcoming Moon Phases
🌒 Waxing Crescent
Thu, Feb 19
4% illumination
🌓 First Quarter
Mon, Feb 23
35% illumination
🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Fri, Feb 27
76% illumination
🌕 Full Moon
Tue, Mar 3
99% illumination
🌖 Waning Gibbous
Fri, Mar 6
95% illumination
🌗 Last Quarter
Tue, Mar 10
63% illumination
🌘 Waning Crescent
Sat, Mar 14
22% illumination
🌑 New Moon
Tue, Mar 17
3% illumination
Moon Photography Tips
- New Moon: Best for astrophotography, Milky Way, star trails
- Crescent: Great for earthshine, silhouettes at dusk/dawn
- Quarter: Best crater detail along terminator line
- Full Moon: Moonlit landscapes, less surface detail
- Exposure: Use looney 11 rule - f/11, 1/ISO shutter speed
Lunar Eclipse Photography Tips
- Equipment: 200mm+ telephoto lens, sturdy tripod, remote shutter
- Exposure during totality: ISO 800-3200, f/5.6-8, 1-4 seconds
- Partial phases: ISO 100-400, f/8-11, 1/125-1/500s
- Blood moon: Moon appears red during totality - longer exposures needed
- Composition: Include landscape for scale, or shoot tight for detail
- Bracket exposures: Shoot multiple exposures for HDR composite
- Focus: Use live view at 10x magnification, focus on moon's edge
- Planning: Arrive early to set up and test settings before eclipse begins
Supermoon Photography
- Best timing: Photograph during moonrise/moonset for size illusion
- Foreground: Include buildings, trees, or landmarks for scale comparison
- Golden hour combo: Capture moon rising during golden hour for warm colors
- Compression: Use 200mm+ telephoto from distance to make moon appear larger