Moon photo planner for Las Cruces, NM

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 5:54 PM

Thin crescent sets in the southwest (238°), 45 min after sunset, with earthshine

More moments this month

⭐⭐⭐ Wed, Nov 11 6:42 PM
Thin crescent sets in the southwest (237°), 93 min after sunset, with earthshine
⭐⭐ Thu, Nov 12 7:34 PM
Thin crescent sets in the southwest (237°), 146 min after sunset, with earthshine
⭐⭐ Mon, Nov 23 5:41 AM
Full moon sets in the northwest (295°), 62 min before sunrise
⭐⭐ Mon, Nov 23 4:08 PM
Full moon rises in the northeast (62°), 55 min before sunset
⭐⭐⭐ Tue, Nov 24 6:56 AM
Full moon sets in the northwest (300°), 11 min after sunrise
⭐⭐⭐ Tue, Nov 24 5:00 PM
Full moon rises in the northeast (58°), 2 min before sunset
⭐⭐ Wed, Nov 25 6:02 PM
Full moon rises in the northeast (57°), 60 min after sunset

Times in MDT. ⭐⭐⭐ 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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