How to photograph the moon: Tips on camera gear, settings and composition
How to photograph the moon: Tips on camera gear, settings and composition
By Jacob Little published yesterday
We're sharing our best tips on how to photograph the moon and with the total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 — discover the right gear, settings and composition techniques to make the most of the event.
The moon is a fantastic photography target for users of all abilities. (Image credit: Getty Images)
How to photograph the moon
When it comes to taking pictures of the night sky, photographing the moon is a fascinating and rewarding experience for photographers of all levels. Luckily, it’s also one of the more straightforward astrophotography skills to master, so it a great place to start for beginners in astrophotography.
It’s especially timely right now, as soon you’ll experience the opportunity to view a lunar eclipse, which can be great for creative images. A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 13-14, 2025. Earth will align between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that will cause the moon to appear red — this is commonly referred to as a 'blood moon' and is a real treat for astrophotographers and sky-gazers.
In this guide, we’ll delve into the essentials of moon photography and list some upcoming celestial events you might want to consider taking photos of. We will also look at the best camera equipment to use for photographing the moon, how to consider composition and style, and, perhaps most importantly, which camera settings to use.
The total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 is a fantastic photographic opportunity. (Image credit: John Barclay/johnw_barclay via Getty Images)
The total lunar eclipse on March 14, 2025, will be visible across various regions. The eclipse will be observable in the Pacific, the Americas, western Europe, western Africa — and in the U.S. it will be visible in its entirety, which offers a prime viewing opportunity and a great chance to flex your new-found astrophotography skills. It’s worth checking out websites like the Scientific Visualisation Studio from NASA, which offers a total lunar eclipse visualization map so you can plan your photography accordingly.
More:
https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/how-to-photograph-the-moon
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It promises to be very useful. I have bookmarked it for further perusal!
I feel you could probably teach this author a few things he could benefit by learning.
Your images over the years have been spectacular. I remember your being questioned by readers who saw the amazing photos about how you got the shots. You have an incredible collection of spell-binding photographs.
Have been in awe of your skill and perception and determination!
Hope you'll never tire of sharing your view of this world and others!
I do get a pretty good moon shot. But I doubt that I could teach the author anything! He is a pro.
Shooting the moon being eclipsed by the earth is a special case; I've never had a real opportunity to do that. And I know I need help!
But I really want to get that moon as well as possible! I'm very hopeful.
And you know that as long as I can hold my camera, I will share the very best photos I have with all of you!