Waxing Crescent Over Fredericton

by from Fredericton CA on 27 Jan 2026

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One of my favourite phases of the Moon - the waxing crescent. I hopped out of the car in -30 degree winds to grab this capture earlier in January 2026. During the waxing crescent phases of the Moon, it's easy to see the "Earth shine" phenomenon. A moment where sunlight reflected off the Earth illuminates the darker portion of the Moon.

Camera: NIKON Z6_3
Focal: 300 mm
Shutter speed: 0.0125 sec
Aperture: f/ 6

tagged: moon waxing crescent maritimes fredericton winter city metropolis urban architecture building spire tower clock_tower nature night outdoors astronomy facade landmark midnight finial tourist_attraction dome medieval_architecture