Moon photo planner for Chesapeake, VA

The best Moon photos have land in them: the Moon low on the horizon while the sky still glows. These are the coming 30 days' moments, best first in time.

Next great moment

⭐⭐⭐ Tue, Nov 10 5:35 PM

Thin crescent sets in the southwest (236°), 35 min after sunset, with earthshine

More moments this month

⭐⭐⭐ Wed, Nov 11 6:21 PM
Thin crescent sets in the southwest (235°), 82 min after sunset, with earthshine
⭐⭐ Thu, Nov 12 7:13 PM
Thin crescent sets in the southwest (235°), 135 min after sunset, with earthshine
⭐⭐ Mon, Nov 23 5:44 AM
Full moon sets in the northwest (296°), 67 min before sunrise
⭐⭐ Mon, Nov 23 3:50 PM
Full moon rises in the northeast (61°), 61 min before sunset
⭐⭐⭐ Tue, Nov 24 7:01 AM
Full moon sets in the northwest (302°), 9 min after sunrise
⭐⭐⭐ Tue, Nov 24 4:39 PM
Full moon rises in the northeast (57°), 11 min before sunset
⭐⭐ Wed, Nov 25 5:40 PM
Full moon rises in the northeast (55°), 49 min after sunset

Times in EDT. ⭐⭐⭐ best light, ⭐⭐ good.

Getting the shot

Zoom in, step back
A long lens from far away makes the Moon huge next to a tower or a hill.
It's sunlit
The Moon is a sunny day: 1/250 s, ISO 100, f/8. Night mode overexposes it.
Line it up
Stand so your landmark sits in the Moon's direction, then wait.
Ten minutes
Just after rising it climbs fast: the best light lasts about 10 minutes.

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