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Astro photography
Sun
D
Moon
D
Stars
New Moon
[ More stars + best view
of the Milkyway ]
Full Moon
[ More dancing in the
moonlight ]
Details
Moon Phases illuminate the night sky to varying degrees—the smaller the moon, the brighter the stars.
NEW MOON (or no moon) nights are the best for shooting the stars. As long as you are away from a city and any artificial light(to avoid light pollution), you'll have a clear view of the stars and will have the best chance of capturing the Milky Way and star trails.
FULL MOON occurs about every two weeks before and after the New Moon. Full moons are beautiful and bright and best for those magical witchy nights when you want to get creative in the moonlight and take advantage of some extra light. A full moon is also the absolute worst time to attempt start photography, since the moonlight washes out the stars and takes over.
the best CONDITIONS FOR ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY:
1.) Clear sky — no clouds or light pollution
2.) Near a New Moon (crescent moons are also usually fine).
why it's an add on:
Because I can’t guarantee that we won’t have clouds or bad weather, Astrophotography is an “ADD—ON.” That way if the weather doesn’t cooperate, I can refund you for that portion of the shoot.
lunar calendar + guide:
I’ve included a Lunar Calendar below to help you determine the best days to book the Astrophotography add—on.
I'll also be releasing an "Intro to Astrophotography" guide soon for any photographers or hobbyists who want to give it a try!
other tips:
Dress warm, make sure we can shoot somewhere that is elevated from the landscape (otherwise your silhouette won't show up—a hill or rock or even on top of a car works great), and be prepared to stand still for long periods of time. I'll bring the walkie talkies and headlamps and we'll make some magic.
Month
New Moon
Full Moon
Crescent Moon
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January
02
17
09
25
25
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February
01
16
08
23
23
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March
02
18
10
25
25
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April
01 & 30
16
09
23
23
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May
30
16
08
22
22
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June
29
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07
20
20
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July
28
13
06
20
20
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August
27
12
05
19
19
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September
25
10
03
17
17
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October
25
09
02
17
17
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November
23
08
01
16
30
16
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December
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08
16
08
08
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January
2 & 31
17
09
25
25
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February
1
16
08
23
23
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March
2
18
10
24
24
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April
1 & 30
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9
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23
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May
30
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8
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June
28
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7
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July
28
13
6
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20
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August
27
11
5
18
18
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September
25
10
3
17
17
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October
25
9
2
17
17
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November
23
8
1
16
30
16
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December
23
7
29
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16
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January
21
6
14
28
28
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February
20
5
13
27
27
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March
21
7
14
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April
19
5
13
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27
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May
19
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12
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June
17
3
10
26
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July
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August
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September
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October
14
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November
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December
12
26
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