Partial Lunar Eclipse September 17-18 – We are expecting a harvest moon coinciding with a super moon, and a partial eclipse – grab your camera for a unique opportunity to practice your skills in lunar photography!
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Partial Lunar Eclipse September 17-18
According to NASA, the full Moon will be Tuesday night, September 17, 2024, at 10:35 PM EDT, but should appear full through Thursday morning.
This partial lunar eclipse is far from just a partial lunar eclipse. NASA describes the uniqueness of this lunar event:
The Next Full Moon is a Partial Lunar Eclipse; a SuperMoon; the Corn Moon; the Harvest Moon; the Fruit or Barley Moon; the end of Ganesh Chaturthi and the start of Pitru Paksha; Madhu Purnima; the Mid-Autumn, Mooncake, or Reunion Festival Moon; Chuseok; and Imomeigetsu or the Potato Harvest Moon.
NASA. (2024, September 12). The next full moon is a partial lunar eclipse, a supermoon, the Corn Moon, and the Harvest Moon. NASA Science. Retrieved September 16, 2024, from https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/the-next-full-moon-is-a-partial-lunar-eclipse-a-supermoon-the-corn-moon-and-the-harvest-moon/
NASA describes the partial lunar eclipse happening Tuesday night:
The Moon will start entering the Earth’s partial shadow at 8:41 PM EDT. The slight dimming of the Moon will be difficult to notice until the top edge of the Moon starts entering the full shadow at 10:13 PM. The peak of the eclipse will be at 10:44 PM with only the top 8 percent of the Moon in full shadow. The Moon will finish exiting the full shadow at 11:16 PM and the partial shadow on Wednesday morning at 12:47 AM.
NASA. (2024, September 12). The next full moon is a partial lunar eclipse, a supermoon, the Corn Moon, and the Harvest Moon. NASA Science. Retrieved September 16, 2024, from https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/the-next-full-moon-is-a-partial-lunar-eclipse-a-supermoon-the-corn-moon-and-the-harvest-moon/
Lunar Photography Tips
Use a Tripod
Keep your camera steady and prevent unnecessary camera shake with a tripod. This is especially important when considering longer exposure times.
Use the Right Lens
Bring your telephoto lens – the higher the focal length the easier it will be to capture the details of the moon’s surface
Set Your Camera for Success
Low Shutter Speed – The moon is pretty bright, so you’ll want to be sure to avoid overexposure.
ISO – Keeping your ISO low will minimize noise.
Aperture (f-stop) – Try a medium aperture to give sharpness and depth of field.
Focus Mode – Use manual focus – zoom in on the moon and refine your focus for sharpness.
Image Format – Using RAW format will give you more flexibility with your photos – and will help you capture additional details without compromising image quality