Moon Location Question

hark

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Recently one of the Philadelphia news stationed mentioned Moon Trees. Back in 1971, NASA took seeds to the moon and back then planted them (probably where they could keep watch of their growth). In 1976 for the Bicentennial, those seedlings were planted in various locations around the country.

Here is a list of their locations: https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/moon_tree.html

Since one of the locations is easily accessible for me, on July 20th (to commemorate the moon walk), I took a photo of this tree and its sign. Someone who saw the pic said it would be great to get a photo with the moon at night. Unfortunately the park where the tree is located doesn't allow visitors after dusk.

Once in a while, I can see the moon during daytime hours. Is there an app or some way to determine when the moon might be close enough to this location during daytime hours? In other words, how can I pinpoint the location of the moon at any given time? :confused:

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NestorStura

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Try Photopills. It has a AR function that allows you to know where the moon should be at a certain time and date.



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hark

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Thanks, Needa! I must have missed that thread when it was first posted. :eek: And I will look at the other link, too!

Try Photopills. It has a AR function that allows you to know where the moon should be at a certain time and date.



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Thanks, nestor.stura! I will check it out! :)
 

BackdoorArts

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The Photographer's Ephemeris app is essential for stuff like this. Allows you to see sun/moon rise/set directions on a map so you know just precisely where to stand so that it falls exactly where you want it. Don't remember if it's free or not, but it's worth more than I likely paid for it, and it allows you to react in the field instead of having to plan ahead.
 

hark

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The Photographer's Ephemeris app is essential for stuff like this. Allows you to see sun/moon rise/set directions on a map so you know just precisely where to stand so that it falls exactly where you want it. Don't remember if it's free or not, but it's worth more than I likely paid for it, and it allows you to react in the field instead of having to plan ahead.

Yes, it looks to be ideal for what I want. Cost is $9.99 but seems to be worth it. Now I have to figure out how to use it. :)
 

Needa

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The Photographer's Ephemeris app is essential for stuff like this. Allows you to see sun/moon rise/set directions on a map so you know just precisely where to stand so that it falls exactly where you want it. Don't remember if it's free or not, but it's worth more than I likely paid for it, and it allows you to react in the field instead of having to plan ahead.

Free if you use the online app.
 
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