In article , Edward Erbeck
writes
Sue, have you tried to underexpose from what the camera tells you? If
your camera has a Manual mode set your ISO to 200, Shutter to 1/80 and
bracket with the F-stop. If it's clear out where you tonight try some test
shots and see what you end up with.


Yes, though I left the lens at f5.6 and varied the exposure. The moon
was moving out of view so I hadn't much time to experiment (or to fetch
some warmer clothes!)

Er, the first quarter's in about twelve hours. I don't think the
earthlit half will be visible through the moonlit sky whatever the
weather, for at least the next fortnight!

Checks IR satellite and lunar ephemeris It's cloudy now and doesn't
look like clearing until the moon's too low to see over local
obstructions. Maybe at teatime tomorrow...
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Sue ]