The moon in daylight
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The moon in daylight
I was working outside today building a shed to replace the termite-eaten one over the pressure tank for our well when I looked up to see the moon high in a clear blue sky. There were a few clouds floating nearby and my eye followed them down to the snowcapped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains that lie east of our house in California’s Central Valley. The total scene evoked a serene feeling we don’t get when we have to dodge the aggressive drivers en route to the market.
So often, we astronomers don’t go outside when the sun is up unless old sol is what we’re looking for, but there have been times when I’ve been setting up in daylight for an evening’s session and taken a telescopic peek at la luna surrounded by blue instead of black. It’s gorgeous that way. But even naked eye, it’s a delight and a reminder that we need to look up more often while the sky is still painted blue.
So often, we astronomers don’t go outside when the sun is up unless old sol is what we’re looking for, but there have been times when I’ve been setting up in daylight for an evening’s session and taken a telescopic peek at la luna surrounded by blue instead of black. It’s gorgeous that way. But even naked eye, it’s a delight and a reminder that we need to look up more often while the sky is still painted blue.
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Re: The moon in daylight
Hi Greg. I can appreciate your sentiment for catching the daytime waxing gibbous moon. I have been looking up at it for the last couple of days doing some yard work and it is quite impressive. I make an effort to take a photo of it with my camera and a yellow filter (darkens the blue sky and increases contrast of the lunar surface) today. Thanks Greg and your are correct in saying; "keep looking up".
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Re: The moon in daylight
Nice observation, Greg! On occasion you can catch sight of the brighter planets in daylight as well.
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Re: The moon in daylight
I've seen Venus in broad daylight and Jupiter when it was near the moon. I have also seen Mars though a finderscope. I have seen claims of people seeing Mars without optical aid in daylight.
One trick I have learned from photographing the moon and planets in daylight is to remove the blue channel. I also remove the red channel and process the (remaining) green. Once I am happy that I've got the features as well as possible, I apply a slight yellow/orange tint to finish.
One trick I have learned from photographing the moon and planets in daylight is to remove the blue channel. I also remove the red channel and process the (remaining) green. Once I am happy that I've got the features as well as possible, I apply a slight yellow/orange tint to finish.
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I think I looked at the moon once in the daylight when I was 12. Been a long time since! And will have to do it again.
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Re: The moon in daylight
The moon does make for quite a sight during the day. I never took much notice of it until after reading up more on Astronomy, but I'm sure I've looked at it dozens of times in my life during the day. Sometimes it's difficult to miss. One day, not too long ago, it loomed right in my line of sight while I was driving.
Last September, I took my binoculars out and captured a daylight waxing crescent.
Last September, I took my binoculars out and captured a daylight waxing crescent.
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Greg,
I agree. I especially love the view of the Moon in the morning twilight during its waning phases on my way to work.
Here is a daytime shot straight out of my SONY DSC-H400 super-zoom point-n-shoot camera. I took it at 4:51 PM on January 25, 2018.
I agree. I especially love the view of the Moon in the morning twilight during its waning phases on my way to work.
Here is a daytime shot straight out of my SONY DSC-H400 super-zoom point-n-shoot camera. I took it at 4:51 PM on January 25, 2018.
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Re: The moon in daylight
Looks great, Steve. It's amazing what can be done with simple equipment added to talent by the photographer.
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