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The first full moon of 2026, called the Wolf Moon, was visible on January 3, 2026, and was captured in stunning images from around the world, highlighting its cultural significance and celestial beauty.
The November 2025 'Beaver Moon' was the largest and brightest supermoon of the year, offering stunning views and photographs from around the world, including iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House. The moon's close approach to Earth enhanced its brightness and detail, captivating skywatchers and photographers alike. The event was part of a series of upcoming supermoons in late 2025 and early 2026.
A spectacular supermoon, also known as the Hunter's Moon and Harvest Moon, was visible in South West England, with stunning images captured over Dartmoor's Haytor Rocks and in Cornwall, marking the first such occurrence since November 2024 and highlighting its significance in autumnal traditions.
The Harvest supermoon, the first of three in 2025, was visible and photographed worldwide, appearing larger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth, with notable images from Italy, Tibet, Indonesia, Spain, China, and the UK. The next supermoon will occur on November 5, 2025.
Last night, a rare and long-lasting 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse was visible in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, with stunning photographs captured from various locations worldwide, showcasing the moon's red hue caused by Earth's atmosphere filtering sunlight. The next such event will occur on March 3, 2026.
Capturing the Moon with a smartphone can be challenging due to overexposure and the Moon's movement, but there are tricks to improve your photos. Timing your shot during twilight, using zoom lenses, adjusting ISO and shutter speed, and utilizing photography apps can all enhance your results. Additionally, using a tripod and attaching your phone to binoculars or a small telescope can help capture clearer and more detailed images of the Moon.
To capture stunning moon photos with your iPhone, take advantage of the golden hour for softer light, underexpose the shot to avoid overexposure, use a tripod to steady your phone, experiment with different phone settings and exposure levels, and remember to turn off the flash. These tips will help you capture beautiful moon photos, especially during the upcoming "Wolf Moon" in January 2024.
The Full Beaver Moon, the second to last full moon of 2023, illuminated the November night skies around the world, providing photographers and moon enthusiasts with stunning photo opportunities. The moon appeared in various forms, from photobombing a SpaceX rocket launch in Florida to gracing the Sydney Opera House in Australia. It showcased different colors and sizes, including an orange hue over Alcatraz prison in San Francisco and a silver disk with wispy edges over New York City. Despite some hindrance from clouds, photographers in the UK and Scotland captured ethereal images of the Beaver Moon. The next full moon, December's Cold Moon, will rise on December 26.
A tech enthusiast compared the moon photography capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Google Pixel 8 Pro produced the best shot with its "Super Res Zoom" feature, capturing the moon's craters in detail. The iPhone 15 Pro Max struggled to capture a sharp image, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra performed well but faced skepticism due to past allegations of using AI trickery for moon shots. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was recommended for those who don't mind AI enhancements, while improvements in intuitiveness and technological progress are expected from Google and Apple in the astrophotography space.
Tips for capturing a photo of the August Blue Moon supermoon with a smartphone include using the PhotoPills app to find the right spot and moment, considering weather conditions, and using helpful accessories like tripods and lens attachments. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra outperformed the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and a Nikon DSLR camera in capturing detailed moon photos, with its ultra-zoom feature and night mode producing impressive results. The article also addresses concerns about the authenticity of smartphone moon photos and provides camera settings and app recommendations for optimal moon photography.
To capture Monday's supermoon with a smartphone, experts recommend photographing the moon right after sunset when it is just rising, as the color of the sky and clouds can enhance the exposure. Adjusting smartphone camera settings such as focal length, exposure, ISO, and shutter speed can improve the quality of the image. It is advised not to use flash and to enable HDR (high dynamic range) if available. Instead of zooming in on the moon, creating a landscape-style photo with objects and landmarks in the foreground can add depth and variety to the image.
Samsung's "Moon Mode" feature on its smartphones uses AI to add details to moon photos that the camera can't capture. A Reddit user accused Samsung of "faking" moon photos, claiming that the AI system can be tricked by blurring and compressing the original photo and then taking a picture of the monitor. Samsung responded, stating that the AI system uses "reference" photos to add details and improve the quality of moon photos. Computational photography is necessary for smartphone cameras due to their small lenses, and Samsung's moon photography mode is an example of the fun AI tricks that can be done with niche camera modes.