May Crescent Moon in Gemini with Venus
Photo by Matthew Ryno
Scope / Lens
AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G
Camera
Nikon D7200
Exposure
f4.5, 70mm, 1 second
Other
Here's the earthshine effect on the Waxing Crescent Moon as it meets Castor, Pollux and Venus just after sunset in Cudahy, WI, at around 9:30pm. Earthshine occurs because the illuminated portion of the Moon is slimmer, allowing for a larger portion of the darkened Moon to be illuminated.
Date
May 23, 2023
Secondary Object
Venus - Planet
ID: 1435