How much will 55-65% illuminated moon effect my DSO?

[mbaddah]

Hi all

As i am planning to head out to mountains tomorrow and saturday night, and expecting the moon to be 67.5% and 58.3% respectively, will this completely elliminate my chance of good dso night or is it only when there is a full moon?

Your help is greatly appreciated, thankyou :)

[iceman]

That's still pretty bright for DSO's. It will be rising later in the night so you'll be fine before it rises. But you won't be able to go an all nighter..

[mbaddah]

Oh dam :( Guess I have to wait until next week...

Thanks for the prompt reply.

[rmcpb]

Saturday night should be OK if you get out and set up early then get into the available galaxies and nebulae before the moon rises about 10:30 then switch to clusters, double stars, the planets and luna observing after moonrise.

Maybe not an all nighter but still a good length of observing if the weather is kind. Be a good little Newcastle boy and "Never let a chance go by"!!

Keep looking up :)

[mbaddah]

Thanks for the tips will hopefully put into practise :) Cheers.

[Jen]

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