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Lisa Ann Fanning
Monmouth County, NJ
04/15/2024
11:36 am

Equipment Details:

iPhone 13 through Swarovski Optik Spotting Scope.

Image Details:

Lunar X is a “clair-obscur effect” where light and shadow creates the illusion of the letter ‘X’ on the rim of the Blanchinus, La Caille and Purbach craters.

Also visible is Lunar “V”, formed by Ukert crater and several other small craters.

Moon Phase: First Quarter 53%