Moon Shot is a Film About Expert Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy
A documentary about renowned astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has been released on YouTube shining a light on how he captures phenomenal images.
Blood Moon, Aurora, and Milky Way Captured in One Photo
Photographer Justin Anderson shot a trio of gorgeous celestial elements together. During the total lunar eclipse, he was able to capture the Blood Moon, aurora, and the Milky Way galaxy together in one stunning panorama.
Milky Way Explodes Into View During Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse wowed viewers around the world this week and in one timelapse video, it can be seen dramatically cutting the light of the night sky to such a degree that the Milky Way suddenly bursts into view.
Astronaut Captures Lunar Eclipse from the International Space Station
On Monday, large portions of the planet were treated to a total lunar eclipse. And while there were many excellent opportunities to photograph it from Earth, one astronaut shared her photos that were taken from space.
A Photo of My Girlfriend, the Lunar Eclipse, Mars, and the Milky Way
I normally love to plan my photos and I would have liked to plan a cool shot with yesterday’s moon eclipse. However, when I planned my current trip to Kyrgyzstan, I didn’t realize I would be there with the lunar eclipse of 2018 (bad planning, I know).
How I Shot the Super Blue Blood Moon Rising in the London Skyline
Supermoons attract a lot of media attention. You’ll struggle to scroll through your newsfeed without reading about a big upcoming lunar event, especially if you're following any of the photography news feeds. I recently photographed the super blue blood moon rising from the London skyline.
A Time-Lapse of Hong Kong That Bounces Between Day and Night
Time-lapse photographer Patrick Cheung of PowerUpMotion created this short film titled "Time." It shows a blood moon rising over Hong Kong, with many of the scenes bouncing between day and night in sync with the music.
People Just Found Out How Bad Smartphones Are at Photographing the Moon
Most people use their smartphones as their go-to snapshot camera these days, and the impressive image quality of the latest models is great for recording everyday memories. The small sensor and lens do have their limitations, though, and quite a few people found that out last night when they pulled out their smartphones to photograph the supermoon lunar eclipse.
The Best Photos from the 2015 Supermoon Lunar Eclipse
People around the world were treated to a supermoon lunar eclipse last night and early this morning. It's a sight that won't appear again for another 18 years (the next one is in 2033). Photographers around the world brought their cameras out to give the sight their best shot, and the results are spectacular. Here's a rundown of some of the most beautiful photos and videos created.
Photographing the Blood Moon in Yosemite
I was in the middle of Yosemite during the "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse on April 4th, 2015. Here's the story of the cool experience I had shooting it.
How I Got The Shot: Blood Moon at Antelope Island
All too often, people ask me to put my camera down and join the party. I get that stink eye on many occasions when I plop myself in the corner of a campsite, drag my cooler within reaching distance, and point my camera towards the night sky. Friends wouldn’t notice at first, but then start to realize that they were missing someone around the fire ring. “Where did Nick go?” I could hear people snarkily asking, like I was off doing something more interesting than they were.
A Close-Up Time-Lapse of the October 8th ‘Blood Moon’ and Lunar Eclipse
If you lived in Europe or Africa -- or if you're in the US and the thought of getting up between 2 and 5 in the morning repelled you -- you probably missed this week's total lunar eclipse and 'blood moon.' But have no fear, because Griffith Observatory in LA captured a close-up (if a bit shaky) time-lapse of the entire rust-colored event for you.
Riveting Time-Lapse of a Total Lunar Eclipse
In June of 2011, astrophotographer Jean-Luc Dauvergne travelled all the way to Tajikistan to capture the total lunar eclipse on June 15th in the best conditions possible. Lasting almost two hours, he captured the eclipse from start to finish in a captivating minute-long time-lapse with one heck of a crescendo.
Mark Your Calendars: The Next Blood Moon Will Take Place Wednesday, October 8th
For those of you who missed the blood moon this past April, have no fear, Mother Nature is giving you a second chance. On Wednesday, October 8th, the next blood moon will reflect bright in the sky.
Hey NASA, This is How You Make a Lunar Eclipse ‘Blood Moon’ Time-Lapse
The day after the last lunar eclipse we shared a time-lapse with you to help ease the pain if you hadn't had a chance to capture the first of this tetrad of eclipses yourself. The time-lapse was put together by NASA and, while it was better than nothing, it left something to be desired.
Fortunately, photographer Andrew Walker of 599 Productions is here to show NASA how it's done so they can maybe put something better together next time.
How I Shot the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Rising Over a Flowery Field
Over the past few years, I’ve become overly obsessed with photographing the night sky, so when I saw that we were going to be able to see the lunar eclipse on April 15, I knew I had to shoot it. I had been planning this shot for about two weeks before Tuesday morning.
NASA Releases a ‘Blood Moon’ Time-Lapse in Case You Missed Last Night’s Show
This year, I was ready. I had gathered the necessary equipment, made sure I scheduled in time for an afternoon nap and did my research so I would be ready for this whole 'blood moon' thingy. Then: disaster.
If you were in the Jackson, MS area yesterday you'll know that the entire day (and in fact the night before) was spent being battered by both a fierce thunderstorm and constant updates from the National Weather Service letting you know that the flash flood warning had been extended... again.
Photogs Take Note: A Blood Moon Eclipse is Set to Take Place Early on April 15th
Update on 12/16/21: This video has been removed by its creator.
On April 15th, a rather rare astronomical event is taking place: the "blood moon." While technically nothing more than a lunar eclipse, this particular event will the first of four lunar eclipses to happen over the course of the next two years.