Observation by Andrew Paterson: Waning Crescent Moon with Earthshine

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Andrew Paterson

Observer

Andrew Paterson

Observed

2026 Sep 09 - 04:35

Uploaded

2026 Sep 09 - 11:33

Objects

The Moon
11-Leo

Equipment

Nikon Coolpix P900

Exposure

0.5s f6.3 ISO 1600

Location

Hill Head, Hampshire

Target name

Crescent Moon

Title

Waning Crescent Moon with Earthshine

About this image

This is a zoomed bridge camera image of the crescent Moon showing strong earthshine in this morning’s twilight sky. It was a beautiful morning with a great view of two planets and the Moon and the winter constellations coming into view.

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