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Thefatkitty wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:55 pm Harshil, that is really quite the run you have going on!

I did some digging, and the most consecutive nights I've had was eight, from September 12th to the 19th, back in 2018. Took these with my Canon T3 and C80-HD:

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Hope it continues for you, nicely done as well :D

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Day 13

Waxing gibbous moon
90.3 % illuminated
20210126_000921.jpg
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Day 14

Waxing gibbous moon
95.3 % illuminated
20210126_214023.jpg
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Harshil, I can't believe this is still going for you; you must have the best luck ever my friend! Great shots as well :D

Once again, I hope it continues for you!

All the best,
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Nice pics 👍

How are you keeping the clouds away 😂
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Congratulations Harshil on having your project selected as todays TSS APOD!!

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Congratulations Harshil on getting your first TSS APOD.
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Awesome skies and awesome images Harshil. Excellent!!!
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Congratulations Harshil :)
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Congratulations for the TSS APOD award.

Nice idea ... to do the whole cycle.

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Ylem wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:48 pm Nice pics 👍

How are you keeping the clouds away 😂
Due to winter season in India :D
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Gordon wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:48 pm Congratulations Harshil on having your project selected as todays TSS APOD!!

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Very Big Thanks to you for selecting my lunar image as Photo of the day!!

and Thanks to all of you for encouragement and inspire me to continue this project... :text-thankyouyellow:
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Hi Harshil! :)
Nice work! This looks like an interesting project that requires a lot of patience but is fun at the same time. I just now saw your work and will pay attention as you continue it.
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Day 15

Waxing gibbous moon
98.7% illuminated
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Finally Waxing phase completed... :animals-dogrun:

Full moon
99.9 % illuminated
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Really ?
You have done a wonderful job, Harshil !
I set out once to do this but managed only a few stages before the skies decided I was done.
I am enjoying your work.
Thank you.
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