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Lunar X 2018-02-22 18.39 UT

Aberkenfig, South Wales

Lat +51.542 Long -3.593

 

Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian, Tal 2x Barlow, ZWO ASI 120MC. Captured using Firecapture

 

Processed with Registax 6 & G.I.M.P.

 

Lunar south is uppermost.

 

A well known clair obscur effect which appears only for a few hours each lunar month. Times and places when it can be observed vary, so it is not visible every month from the same location. This makes it a popular and sought after subject amongst lunar photographers.

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Uploaded on November 21, 2018