Tips & tricks

Find a suitable observing site Make sure your observing site has a clear, low southeast horizon.

Any trees, buildings or hills in that direction will hide the Moon and planets from view.

Use a cable release

Using a cable release instead of your finger to begin your exposures will further reduce vibrations and ensure your photos are sharp and in focus. Get the right lens

A standard 50mm lens or a basic 18-55mm ‘kit’ lens will be fine for photographing this planetary gathering. Zoom lenses will not be able to fit everything in.

Take lots of photos

Take as many photos as you like, capturing how the view changes as the morning sky brightens and the Moon and planets climb higher above the horizon.