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Lisa Ann Fanning
New Jersey
01/24/2023

Equipment Details:

iPhone 13 through Swarovski Optik Spotting Scope.

Image Details:

Two views of January 24th’s Waxing Crescent Moon showing Earthshine vs just the fully illuminated Moon. A few days before or after the New Moon is a good time to look for Earthshine.

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