r/spaceporn Dec 13 '19

Last full moon of the decade!

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '19

It’s a composite. The moons glow would undo this effect. It’s a nice shot! But the moons light reflecting back from earth would make the stars nearest the moon lighter

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u/flatcoke Dec 13 '19

Or it could be taken from outer space. We have Hubble ya know

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u/dannymb87 Dec 13 '19

The moon still reflects like no matter what camera you take it with.

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u/flatcoke Dec 14 '19

Moon's reflection won't diffract if there's no atmosphere.