Lunar eclipse photography creates an exposure problem that ordinary Moon photography rarely presents. During part of the eclipse, one section of the Moon may remain intensely bright while another sits deep inside Earth’s shadow. Later, the illuminated area can shrink…
How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse With a Landscape
A close-up photograph of an eclipsed Moon can reveal craters, color, texture, and the dramatic edge of Earth’s shadow. Yet another way to photograph a lunar eclipse can be even more memorable. Show where the eclipse happened. Place the copper-colored…
What Lens Do You Need for Lunar Eclipse Photography
One of the first questions photographers ask before a lunar eclipse is deceptively simple: What lens do you need for lunar eclipse photography? The easy answer would be “use the longest lens you can find.” That is not always the…
How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse Without Blurry Photos
A lunar eclipse can look spectacular to your eyes and surprisingly disappointing through a camera. The Moon appears large, bright, and beautifully defined in the night sky. You carefully position your camera, zoom in, press the shutter, and expect to…
