OUR NEAREST NEIGHBOUR
The Moon
Moon · —
Not visible at 22:00Current setup · 150 mm reflector
Educational visual approximation · angular framing calculated
Explore in telescope simulatorYour observing guide
Look along the terminator, where long shadows make craters and mountain ranges stand out.
-7.6°Altitude now
244.2°Azimuth now
-8.5Visual magnitude
30.0′Angular diameter
Below the horizon
How to observe it
Start at 30–60× to see the whole disk. Use 100–180× for crater detail when seeing allows.
Filter advice
Optional neutral-density / polarising filter for comfort
Across your observing night
19:47–19:47No useful night window
10°Highest in this night
Rise 12:14Transit 16:48Set 21:13
Next events in the noon-to-noon observing day. Standard unobstructed horizon. All times in Europe/Zurich.
A good fit from your setup
150 mm reflector
10 mm eyepiece · 75× magnification
0.80°True field
2.0 mmExit pupil
Recommendations balance field, magnification and aperture. Seeing is not forecast; try lower power when the air is unsteady. Suitability is a heuristic, not a purchase recommendation.
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