Moon

Moon (Color)

Natural Satellite

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~384,400 km

5 November 2025

Brummen, Netherlands

William Optics RedCat 51

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

Canon EOS 800D

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20 x 1/800s

1/4s

PIPP, AutoStakkert, Photoshop

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the brightest object in the night sky after the Sun. This image captures a Supermoon, a phenomenon that occurs when the full Moon is near its closest approach to Earth in its orbit, making it appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.

Moon (46% Illumination)

Natural Satellite

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~384,400 km

5 April 2025

Brummen, Netherlands

William Optics RedCat 51

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

Canon EOS 800D

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iOptron SkyTracker Pro

600 x 1/125s

4,8s

PIPP, AutoStakkert, Photoshop

This image shows the Moon at 46% illumination, revealing detailed features along the terminator where sunlight meets darkness. The subtle blue and rusty orange tones are real variations in the lunar surface composition. Bluish regions contain higher amounts of titanium-rich minerals, while reddish areas are richer in iron-bearing materials. These natural colors become visible through stacking and careful image processing.

Lunar Eclipse

Natural Satellite

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~384,400 km

9 September 2025

Brummen, Netherlands

William Optics RedCat 51

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Canon EOS 800D

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20 x 1/125s

4/25s

PIPP, AutoStakkert, Photoshop

This image captures a partial lunar eclipse as Earth's shadow moves across the Moon. During a lunar eclipse, sunlight is filtered through Earth's atmosphere, often giving the eclipsed portion of the Moon a distinctive red or copper color. This phenomenon is commonly known as a "Blood Moon". The image was captured through passing clouds, adding a natural atmosphere to the scene while preserving the eclipse's striking colors.