Moon Phase
Select Date
Location (for moon times)
Moon Phase
Illumination
Moon Age
Current Altitude
Current Azimuth
Moon Position (Sky View)
Moon Times (Approximate)
Moonrise
Transit (Highest)
° altitude
Moonset
Note: Times are approximate. For precise times, use a dedicated astronomy app.
Photography Recommendations
Upcoming Lunar Events
Upcoming Moon Phases
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