Jacob Astrophotography

Jacob Astrophotography Welcome! I’m a deep-sky and planetary astrophotographer. Thanks for following my journey into the deep sky! 🔭

While others look at the big picture, I like to zoom in on distant galaxies and the rugged surface of the moon.

02/23/2026

Moon on February 21st 2026 with 21.6% illumination.

02/21/2026

Jupiter rotation with Io transit.

01/31/2026

The moon is never truly still. 🔭
​Over the course of 4 days, two amazing things happen here:
​Libration: Notice the slight "rocking" motion? That’s libration, allowing us to see just a bit more than 50% of the lunar surface over time.
​The Terminator: Watch as the line between night and day crawls across Clavius, one of the moon's largest and oldest crater formations.
​I’ve included a high-resolution zoom to show the rugged detail of the crater floor, finished off with a Mineral Moon edit to highlight the titanium and iron deposits on the surface.
​Which phase is your favorite? Let me know in the comments! 👇

01/28/2026

Have you ever seen the moon this close before?

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