Photo of the Moon, Venus and Earthshine

Picture of moon, venus and earthsine with Olympus E-500 digital single-lens reflex camera
Taken with Olympus E-500 digital camera

Here is a picture of phenomenon that I have not seen often. The moon was a thin crescent and Earth reflected light on the moon. It’s called planetshine and Earthshine when the earth lights the moon.
You can also see Venus below the Moon.

Information about the photo:
Camera: Olympus E-500 digital single-lens reflex camera
Exposure: 15 sec (15)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Location: Ånstad, Andørja (Ibestad)

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11 thoughts on “Photo of the Moon, Venus and Earthshine”

  1. wow. nice shot! was that by using a wide angled lens? or a 105mm maybe?

    anyway.. it is a rare opportunity to get a shot of the moon with Venus beside it. Good job!

  2. Hey Man!

    Here I am !!
    Woderful pic …well,I don’t believe in Astrology but Venus is my regent planet…
    And we can see some little stars!
    Hugs from Brazil!!!!

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