How to observe and photograph the red moon in 2022 on165438+1October 8? With a photography guide

Mastering these shooting skills, you can also shoot a "red moon blockbuster"

165438+1October 8, the total lunar eclipse with excellent observation conditions in China will be shocked. How to watch this visual feast? How to take a picture of the Red Moon? How to make an "eclipse necklace" from the first loss to the last contact? Listen to the opinions of professionals.

Total lunar eclipse stage:

The process of total lunar eclipse can be divided into five stages: initial loss, eclipse, eclipse, birth of light and last contact. Among them, the stage from the eclipse to the birth of light is the total lunar eclipse, which is also commonly known as the "red moon". As far as China is concerned, this total lunar eclipse ushered in the initial loss at 10/0/7: 09 Beijing time. 18, 16, 18: 59, 19: 42, last contact at 20: 49. Although China can't see the whole process of the total lunar eclipse, the "red moon" can be seen in most areas.

The timing of this total lunar eclipse is very favorable for observation in most parts of China. First, it lasts a long time. Second, it happened at night. Third, the autumn sunshine rate is high and the atmospheric transparency is good. The total lunar eclipse is very suitable for direct observation with naked eyes, without any instruments. At the beginning of the total lunar eclipse, the altitude angle of the moon is low, so we only need to choose a place close to the eastern horizon, where we can see the moon without shelter.

How to shoot a beautiful "red moon"?

If you use a SLR camera instead of a telescope, you can use a lens with a focal length of 200-300mm or longer, so that you can shoot the moon with clear details. Because it is telephoto shooting, it must be fixed with a tripod when shooting. During the eclipse, the brightness of the moon will change from time to time, and the exposure parameters of the camera should be adjusted according to the actual situation.

In the eclipse stage, because the moon completely enters the umbra of the earth, it can be exposed for a long time, generally not exceeding 1.5 seconds, otherwise the movement of the moon will make the picture unclear; If you shoot with a mobile phone, you can fix the mobile phone with a tripod during the meal and choose the night scene mode of the mobile phone.

In the initial or final contact stage of the eclipse, you can adjust the exposure parameters of the camera according to your own needs. If you want to show the "red moon" in the dark, keep the exposure time longer; If you want to show "half a crescent moon", you need to use a shorter exposure; If you want to have both, you can try to shoot with different exposure combinations and then synthesize them later.

How to make an "eclipse necklace" from the first loss to the last contact?

When shooting with a SLR camera, you need to use a tripod and a medium focus lens. According to the tips of the astronomical App, predict the trajectory of the solar eclipse in advance, and then use the superposition software later, you can get an interesting and vivid "eclipse necklace" map. When shooting, it is best to select some distinctive background objects, such as bridges, towers and ancient buildings. This will be more ornamental; If conditions permit, you can also use vivid characters as the foreground.

It is worth mentioning that there will be an interesting phenomenon that the moon will cover Uranus during the total lunar eclipse. Professionals say that during the total lunar eclipse, the brightness of the moon will be greatly reduced, and the stars in the background will be particularly clear at this time. At this time, proper exposure will make it easier to take photos. Specific shooting, in addition to using a telephoto lens or a combination of a telescope and a SLR camera, you can also use a planetary camera to shoot in the form of video superposition.