Moon & Venus

The crescent moon & Venus on March 20, 2026.

Fig. 1 - The slender waxing crescent Moon and the planet Venus in the evening twilight on March 20, 2026. Nikon Z50II, Nikon Z 70-200 mm f/2.8S, 95 mm, 1/5 s f/2.8, ISO 100. Camera on iOptron Skyguider Pro star tracker.

Fig. 1 - The slender waxing crescent Moon and the planet Venus in the evening twilight on March 20, 2026. Nikon Z50II, Nikon Z 70-200 mm f/2.8S, 95 mm, 1/5 s f/2.8, ISO 100. Camera on iOptron Skyguider Pro star tracker.

Fig. 2 - Close-up of the crescent moon on March 20, 2026. The Moon’s dark side is lit by Earthshine. Nikon Z50II, Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, 6 s at f/5.6 and ISO 100. Camera on iOptron Skyguider Pro star tracker.

Fig. 2 - Close-up of the crescent moon on March 20, 2026. The Moon’s dark side is lit by Earthshine. Nikon Z50II, Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, 6 s at f/5.6 and ISO 100. Camera on iOptron Skyguider Pro star tracker.

Fig. 3 - A photograph of the Moon taken on March 20, 2026, with exposure set for the bright crescent; the Earthshine is not visible in this image. Nikon Z50II, Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, 1/25 s at f/6.3 and ISO 100. Camera on iOptron Skyguider Pro star tracker.

Fig. 3 - A photograph of the Moon taken on March 20, 2026, with exposure set for the bright crescent; the Earthshine is not visible in this image. Nikon Z50II, Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, 1/25 s at f/6.3 and ISO 100. Camera on iOptron Skyguider Pro star tracker.

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