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First Quarter Moon

I don't know about you, but I always know which phase the moon is in at all times.

 

I took a break from deep-sky to capture our beautiful first quarter (59% illuminated) moon earlier this week.

 

The image is a composite of two images to reveal the unlit portion of the moon for a more 3D look.

 

The starry sky was also added for effect. I've still got a lot to learn about solar system photography, but I REALLY enjoy it.

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Uploaded on October 15, 2021