DEC 22ND - WANING CRESCENT MOON

[paulastro]

Happened to see the Moon pop out between extensive cloud cover this morning, and couldn't resist popping out to see if I could get a picture.  As it happened, I only had six minutes once I had set up before I lost it completely.  Pic below was taken at 7.49 am, SW 80ED, single frame with the Olympus, 1/25 sec at 800 asa.  It was taken through thin hazy cloud , so be warned - it won't hold up to close scrutiny! 

Moon 17.4% illuminated, 25.7 days old.  In fact, it looked quite looked like this - 🌘,     

 

[mikeDnight]

Wonderful image all the same Paul. 

[paulastro]

Thanks Mike.

[Altocumulus]

Nice!