Heads-Up!!! The #LunarX & #LunarV are visible TONIGHT (Sun 25 Jan) from 17:00 UT. Fingers crossed for some cloud gaps! #ClairObscurEffects

Lunar V and Lunar X

Lunar V

Lunar X

Lunar V and Lunar X

Same photo as previous post. I hadn't realised that you could also see the "Lunar V" and the "Lunar X" on today's moon phase. Both of these clair-obscur effects are caused by sunlight and shadows on the moon's features.

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Crystal clear skies + shelter from breeze = great views of #LunarX and #LunarV along terminator of #WaxingCrescent Moon 46.9%🌓 over #SurreyHills
Video of X + V passing by...
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Crystal clear skies + shelter from breeze = great views of #LunarX and #LunarV along terminator of #WaxingCrescent Moon 46.9%🌓 over #SurreyHills
Photo and close ups of X + V
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I haven't had time to do my annual #clairobscur times for 2025 but a last minute heads-up that the #LunarX & #LunarV are visible from 6pm tonight! (Mon 6th Jan) The image below shows you where they'll be. You'll need binoculars or a telescope to see them. Good luck!