In the hush of pre-dawn's embrace
The heavens unveil their celestial grace
A crescent moon, a shimmering sight
The universe unfolding in the morning light
A moment of reverence, a breath of grace
As I behold the moon's enchanting embrace
~Victoria Jean Buckman
This is the waning crescent Moon captured from September 1, 2024 from my back yard. The typically unseen shaded side was captured as a result of Earthshine, where the light bouncing off of Earth just before dawn slightly illuminates the shaded area that is barely visible. The Earthshine was captured with higher exposure settings, resulting in catching a few stars in the frame, then blended with a properly exposed crescent for further detail.
This is my first attempt at creating an Earthshine image. Just remember, keep looking up!!
Earthshine
