Moon vs Sun
Taken by Alex Krivenyshev on July 27, 2026 @
Manhattan, New York City
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Camera Used: SONY ILCE-7M3
Exposure Time: 1/500
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO: 1250
Date Taken: 2026:07:27 15:59:34
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Details:
Current apparent sizes: the Sun appears 0.525° across, while the Moon currently appears 0.49° across.
In 15 days, on August 12, 2026, the Moon will move closer to Earth, increasing its apparent diameter from 0.49° to 0.54°. During the Total Solar Eclipse on Aug 12, 2026, the Moon will appear 3.86% larger than the Sun, allowing it to completely cover the Sun's disk. This difference in apparent size is quantified by the eclipse magnitude, which is 1.0386.
Photographer's website:
https://www.worldtimezone.com/travel.html
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