Mineral Moon – Waning Gibbous, 96.6% illuminated
Date: 03/04/2026 at 21:18:22
This photo is in the mineral color spectrum, showing bluish and iron-like tones.
These colors reflect the presence of minerals such as ilmenite, hematite, and olivine on the lunar surface.
Albedo variations between maria and highlands reveal the heterogeneous distribution of these minerals.
Equipment used for capture
• Camera: Neptune-C II
• Mount: Dobsonian (No tracking)
• Telescope: GSO 150 mm f/5
Seven photos of lunar areas were combined to create the mosaic.
• Seeing: OK
• Location: Campina Grande / PB
• Bortle: 5