What to Photograph in May 2024

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These are some of the best events to photograph in May 2024: the Eta Aquariids meteor shower, the Milky Way and the Galactic Center, Mercury at its greatest western elongation, the Full Moon, 3 conjunctions (occultations) of the Moon with Saturn, Mars and Saturn, Sunrise and Sunsets… and more!
Also, at the end of the video I’m sharing some of the best photos you’ve submitted to the PhotoPills awards and we’ve featured in April.
TIME INDEX
01:04 Eta Aquariids meteor shower
02:31 The Milky Way and the Galactic Center
04:13 Mercury at its greatest western elongation
05:13 Full Moon
06:05 Moon-Planet conjunctions (and occultations)
07:10 Featured Photos
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PHOTOS PLANNED BY PHOTOPILLERS
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INSPIRATION
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Need help planning or photographing these or other Astronomical Events? Comment below!
👉 To download our super detailed Astronomical Events Photography Guide:
www.photopills.com/articles/astronomical-events-photography-guide

[@JeffFishman]

Rafael, you’re the best and PhotoPills

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Thank you Jeff!

[@jakobschneeberger3965]

👍👍👍

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:D

[@JeffFishman]

Always - just wish i was better at photography (have the gear) and use your App a little better for planning.

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It's all about practicing!