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Moon behind clouds over Mount Pilatus

On a dark night, the moon shines through a layer of clouds above the summit of Mount Pilatus. The lights on the mountain are visible in the lower part of the frame.
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The moon shines through clouds at night above Mount Pilatus.
The moon shines through clouds at night above Mount Pilatus.
Technical details
Date taken
September 17, 2026
Resolution
3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/250 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
25600
Focal length
400 mm
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How this image was taken

For this night shot with a 400 mm focal length, the shutter speed of 1/250 s allows for a sharp image, while the aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field and the high ISO of 25600 captures the available light.

  • Choose a fast shutter speed to avoid motion blur when using a long focal length.
  • Use a medium aperture to clearly capture the moonlight without losing detail in the clouds.
  • Adjust to a high ISO value to achieve sufficient brightness in night shots despite the short shutter speed.

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