Saturday 27 March 2021

Moon Combo Backlog 5

The first three photos were night-time Moons. Look at the fuzziness in the third photo!

The next four photos were daytime Moons, with additional scenic views!

The last three photos were more night-time Moons. The last photo has had a lot of contrast added to it!

21st March:
Time 22:30.
Distance 247,219 miles.
First quarter phase.
262 degrees W compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 37.8 degrees.

22nd March:
Time 21:08.
Distance 244,210 miles.
Waxing gibbous phase.
227 degrees SW compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 55.5 degrees.

23rd March:
Time 21:14.
Distance 240,655 miles.
Waxing gibbous phase.
208 degrees SW compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 58.5 degrees.

24th March:
Time 15:48.
Distance 236,799 miles.
Waxing gibbous phase.
87 degrees E compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 25.0 degrees.

25th March:
Time 15:48.
Distance 232,945 miles.
Waxing gibbous phase.
80 degrees E compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 14.4 degrees.

26th March:
Time 21:41.
Distance 229,434 miles.
Waxing gibbous phase.
156 degrees SE compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 46.9 degrees.
21st March


22nd March


23rd March


24th March


Also 24th March


25th March


Also 25th March


26th March


Also 26th March


26th March Again - Previous photo with added saturation!


Friday 19 March 2021

Moons Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th March 2021

Both the second and fourth photos contain a spider on the satellite dish. But is it the same spider on both occasions?

16th March:
Time 19:07.
Distance 251,015 miles.
Waxing crescent phase.
257 degrees W compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 21.5 degrees.

17th March:
Time 19:10.
Distance 251,704 miles.
Waxing crescent phase.
251 degrees SW compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 30.8 degrees.

16th March - Just the Moon

16th March - The 'Satellite Dish' Spider!

17th March - Just the Moon

17th March - The 'Satellite Dish' Spider!

Moon Sunday 28th February 2021

The final Moon of February 2021!

Time 23:08.
Distance 228,905 miles.
Waning gibbous phase.
130 degrees SE compass point (azimuth).
Altitude 29.4 degrees.