Is it ok to take pics of the lunar eclipse?

[RickyMidnight]

I hope this isn't right for him but if not please move it.

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[RowdyRay]

It's not like a solar eclipse. It's totally safe to view with the human eye and take pictures.

 

[RickyMidnight]

Lol, I figured that bit had to make sure, thanks

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[gusandgloria]

Light on the moon is reflected light and totally safe for your eyes. Looking at transmitted light (like the sun or a lightbulb) is not safe to do.

 

[TCampbell]

The tricky bit about photographing a lunar eclipse is that it will get much dimmer when it’s completely hiding in Earth’s shadow. This requires longer exposure times and the images may be smeared due to Earth’s spin during such a long exposure.

 

[480sparky]

The moon is illuminated by sunlight... just like anything else you see during the day.

 

[RickyMidnight]

I am taking pics tonight for practice, I am getting just white blur, any pointers?

 

[480sparky]

Shoot in manual mode. The black sky will cause the moon to be severely overexposed.

 

[Derrel]

When is the eclipse?

 

[RickyMidnight]

tomorrow night starting at 933
till 1145

 

[480sparky]

Total Lunar Eclipse on January 20–21, 2019 – Where and When to See

 

[TCampbell]

See Fred Espinak’s photo tips (aka “Mr. Eclipse”) see: How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

 

[BananaRepublic]

I hope this isn't right for him but if not please move it.

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A welding mask will totally protect you.

 

[vintagesnaps]

Someone from the observatory in our area was on the news Friday evening. Their viewing event was cancelled due to the weather but their site says you can see it all yourself from home... It gets interesting around 10:30 pm Eastern and by about 12 midnight the red blood moon should be in view.

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