Young Moon, Mercury and Venus Setting
Taken by Peter Lowenstein on December 24, 2022 @
Mutare, Zimbabwe
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Camera Used: Panasonic DMC-ZS40
Exposure Time: 10/50
Aperture: f/5.3
ISO: 500
Date Taken: 2022:12:25 17:56:17
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On Christmas Eve a triangular conjunction of the Young (1.5 day old 3 % illuminated) Moon, Venus and Mercury could be observed above Hospital Hill to the WSW of Mutare from first appearance above a retreating colorful volcanic sunset display at 6.44 pm to when the Moon with Earthshine and Mercury to the right disappeared below the horizon in darkness at 7.45 pm. Camera: Tripod-mounted Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 in sunset and night scenery modes.
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