Full moons and eclipses are a unique time to capture some interesting photographs.
Full Moons
Full moons usually happen once a month, with the occasional second full moon falling in the same month. This second full moon is called a Blue Moon.
Solar and Lunar Eclipses
A solar eclipse happens when the new moon passes between the earth and the sun, casting a shadow over the earth.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth passes between the full moon and the sun, causing the moon to fall into earth’s shadow. Lunar Eclipses occur only at the full moon.
To give you the opportunity to shoot the moon, below is a calendar of Full Moons and Eclipses for 2019, followed by some articles that will help you to capture the moon or eclipse effectively.
Full Moon and Eclipse Calendar
Full Moons
New York, N.Y (US/Eastern)
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Jan 21 | 00:17 |
| Feb 19 | 10:53 |
| Mar 20 | 21:43 |
| Apr 19 | 07:12 |
| May 18 | 17:11 |
| Jun 17 | 04:31 |
| July 16 | 17:39 |
| Aug 15 | 08:31 |
| Sep 14 | 00:35 |
| Oct 13 | 17:10 |
| Nov 12 | 08:37 |
| Dec 12 | 00:14 |
Eclipses
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| July 2 | Total Solar Eclipse |
| July 16 | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
| Nov 11 | Mercury Transit |
| Dec 26 | Annular Solar Eclipse |
Full Moons
Sydney, Australia (AEST)
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Jan 21 | 00:17 |
| Feb 20 | 02:53 |
| Mar 21 | 12:42 |
| Apr 19 | 21:12 |
| May 19 | 07:11 |
| Jun 17 | 07:38 |
| July 17 | 17:38 |
| Aug 15 | 22:29 |
| Sep 14 | 14:32 |
| Oct 14 | 08:07 |
| Nov 13 | 00:34 |
| Dec 12 | 16:12 |
Eclipses
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| July 17 | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
Full Moons
London, England, UK
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Jan 21 | 05:16 |
| Feb 19 | 15:53 |
| Mar 21 | 01:42 |
| Apr 19 | 12:12 |
| May 18 | 22:11 |
| Jun 17 | 09:30 |
| July 16 | 22:38 |
| Aug 15 | 13:29 |
| Sep 14 | 05:32 |
| Oct 13 | 22:07 |
| Nov 12 | 13:34 |
| Dec 12 | 05:12 |
Eclipses
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| July 16-17 | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
| Nov 11 | Mercury Transit |
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