I'm sure you're eager to feast your eyes on the 2023 best Moon pictures!

Indeed, there's nothing quite like drawing inspiration from the work of fellow photographers, right?

Mastering Moon photography, as you'll find in this comprehensive guide, is no small feat. It demands creativity, meticulous planning, and a generous dose of patience.

That's why persistence is key to capturing those breathtaking Moon shots. Keep at it, and your efforts will pay off!

To fuel your motivation, take a moment to have a look at the daily submissions to the PhotoPills Awards from photographers just like you and me. You're in for a treat with a plethora of amazing captures!

But, to save you from getting lost in this sea of creativity, our dedicated PhotoPills team (which I'm honored to be part of!) has handpicked the top 36 images of 2023.

Keen on joining the ranks of those who take the best Moon pictures? Here's how:

1. Download PhotoPills, the ultimate app for Moon photography.

2. Scout for the perfect shooting spot.

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4. Dial in the optimal settings for Moon photography.

Alright, enough talk...

Presenting the crème de la crème: the 2023 best Moon pictures.

Never stop learning! ;)

1.Sophina Quach

Location: Los Angeles, USA

"The Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2023, rises over DTLA, on Jan. 6. LA has been raining for several days, and I thought the sky be clear, but it was super hazy. Even though the sky was covered by haze, the moon shone brightly that evening."

2.Alejandro Arnanz

Location: Campo Real, Spain

"Full moon over the church of Santa María del Castillo in Campo Real (Madrid)."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Alejandro was January's Moonmaster.

3.Pavel Isachkin

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

"Full Moon setting behind the Prague Castle."

4.Karol Ryan

Location: Cork, Ireland

"Moon rising over ballycotton lighthouse. Such a fantastic sight on such a beautiful day. Managed to have a swim before setting up."

5.Philippe Roques

Location: Ariège, France

"The last crescent moon is rising over the mountain."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Philippe was February's Moonmaster and PhotoPiller of the month.

6.José Luis Martínez

Location: Madrid, Spain

"When the light is good, the clouds respect you and the planning has been done carefully... all that remains is to wait. Sometimes you end up holding your breath until the moon rises. What a wonderful moment."

7.Marika Caruana

Location: Mdina, Malta

"Moonrise of the March 2023 Worm Moon behind St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina, Malta. Shot from 3.9 km away and planned with PhotoPills."

8.Eric Paré

Location: Uyuni, Bolivia

"Moonset over the Salt flats of Uyuni in Bolivia. Taken at 6:25am after a long night of shooting long-exposure images on the largest mirror on Earth. With Kim Henry."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Eric was March's Moonmaster and PhotoPiller of the month.

9.Marina Prol

Location: Maspalomas, Spain

"Our star at 6.5º altitude behind one of the INTA Maspalomas antennas. There was some turbulence visible at the jagged edges of the disk. In addition, the haze present in recent days acted as a solar filter. The active regions are also visible, although the main group was hidden behind the antenna."

10.Makrem Larnaout

Location: Enfidha, Tunisia

"Full Sturgeon Moon behind the Enfidha Airport Traffic Control Tower planned with PhotoPills."

11.Greg Metro

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

"Ramadan Moon. This is the last crescent moon before Ramadan started this year. A month for Muslims of fasting and contemplation that is dictated by the last and first sighting of the moon. This is a photo taken using PhotoPills to line up this cool modern mosque minaret in Dubai."

12.Álvaro Díaz

Location: Yecla, Spain

"With the backpack full of memories and the stick that has helped him to continue walking in the hard times, we went out into the mountains to photograph the full moon rising. The model is passionate about the Camino de Santiago. He has been doing it for a few years and he bears many kms on his legs. With this photo we recreate the moments of solitude and see the goal in the distance, but have the feeling that you are not going to get there. Hard moments in which with a cool head and a lot of will, you achieve that goal."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Álvaro was April's Moonmaster and PhotoPiller of the month.

13.Antonio Luis Martínez

Location: Alcalá La Real, Spain

"Moonrise over the Castillo de la Mota."

14.Ignacio Senis (Chechu)

Location: Casarrubios del Monte, Spain

"Conversation in a very distant time: <<Chechu: Jaime, I want to put a plane on the Moon. But not just any plane. One of those that are so cool. Jaime: But Chechu, at night they cannot fly. Chechu: Hold my "cocktail" for a moment>>... And after several cancellations due to clouds, haze... Finally the day arrived. Message to the group the day before D-Day: Taraos, Habemus pilot! Morning of D-day, there are clouds but the whole team went on an excursion there. Beer for nerves, briefing in the hangar with David, our pilot. While Rafa and Jouni recording our crazy things. With the radio, to give instructions to the pilot while he passed over us ruffling even the bald, Juan Luis. This is, without a doubt, the photo that we all wanted. Shooting with me: Jaime Ollero, Jaime Marín, Kike and José Luis. Best of all, teamwork. The rest is history."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Chechu was May's Moonmaster and PhotoPiller of the month.

But that’s not it because Chechu was also the 2023 PhotoPiller of the year!

15.Kwong Liew

Location: San Francisco, USA

"The March crescent moon rises behind Golden Gate Bridge."

16.Mirko Fryska

Location: Diespeck, Germany

"Storks in the full moon light."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Mirko was June's Moonmaster.

17.Adam Wygrabek

Location: Duisburg, Germany

"It's not always easy to plan a moonrise, sometimes the moon doesn't want to like you or the weather doesn't cooperate. But everything went well that day...."

18.Jessica Rojas

Location: Valencia, Spain

"This past strawberry full moon I saw the real Sailor Moon and I captured it ! One of my childhood dreams come true Moon prism power...make up!"

19.Richard Gallagher

Location: Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA

"'Smoke on the water, fire in the sky' fireworks celebration on July 3rd as the full moon was rising. On lookers from local hotels and condominiums watch the moon and fireworks that were launched from Fisher Park in Cocoa Beach Florida."

20.Zohaib Anjum

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

"Full Moon illuminated the stunning Solar Park in Al Qudra. Its mesmerizing beauty stood as a reminder of the harmony between nature and renewable energy. Let the radiance of this celestial event inspire us to embrace sustainable solutions and protect our environment for future generations."

21.Philippe Roques

Location: Paris, France

"First crescent moon is setting in the middle of the Arc de Triomphe."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Philipppe was July's Moonmaster.

22.Jesús González

Location: Seville, Spain

"First Supermoon of August rising behind the Peñon de Algamitas."

23.Lluís Martínez

Location: Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Spain

"Moonrise in Sant Feliu de Guíxols."

24.Mira Delva

Location: Philadelphia, USA

"Moonset behind William Penn atop Philadelphia City Hall."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Mira was August's Moonmaster.

25.Alejandro Arnanz

Location: Morata de Tajuña, Spain

"August 31, 2023, 99% Full Moon over the Morata cement factory. Shooting distance: 7.5 km."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Alejandro was September's Moonmaster and PhotoPiller of the month.

26.José Sánchez

Location: Carmona, Spain

"August blue moon. Spectacular moonrise with co-star this wonderful tower of Carmona."

27.Antoine Van de Laar

Location: Steenbergen, Netherlands

"A supermoon looms behind a quaint church."

28.Vitalis Vasylius

Location: Alanta, Lithuania

"Taken on 30 September 2023."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Vitalis was October's Moonmaster and PhotoPiller of the month.

29.Carlos Luque

Location: Madrid, Spain

"Full Moon with the Torrespaña communications tower."

30.Daniel Lobato

Location: Madrid, Spain

"Moonrise on 9-28-23. Thanks to AR I was able to square the model with the moon perfectly."

31.Ignacio Senis (Chechu)

Location: Madrid, Spain

"The night is dark and harbors horrors... A classic for us is to look for a photo to try to scare the Bard, on Halloween. In this case two witches with a shiny pumpkin and the Super Full Moon of August. Photo in the company of Kike and Jollero."

32.David de la Cruz

Location: Montferri, Spain

"Full moon at the Montferri Sanctuary, a unique place, located on a hill surrounded by vineyards. A little-known modernist building but truly astonishing as it is dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as David was November's Moonmaster.

33.Francisco Pérez

Location: Córdoba, Spain

"I planned this photo with PhotoPills, in which you can see a paramotorist passing through the center of the Moon during the advanced blue hour phase before landing."

34.Santanu Majumder

Location: Hyderabad, India

"I wanted to shoot the Reddish glow of the pre-sunrise sky with the crescent moon above the Budhha Statue, situated right in the middle of the lake. But the haze maxed out on the day and the crescent was barely visible. Hence blended the moon taken a day prior at the same location."

35.Florian Kriechbaumer

Location: Wadi Rum, Jordan

"The crescent moon setting over the dunes, where a local bedouin and his camel are perched."

This is one the 2023 best Moon pictures, as Florian was December's Moonmaster and PhotoPiller of the month.

36.Ondra Kloucek

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

"A red giant."

37.It's time to head out and photograph the Moon!

Alright, you've just explored the 2023 best Moon pictures. Now, let's conclude!

These breathtaking images should serve as your inspiration, motivating you to embark on your own thrilling Moon photography journeys.

Once you're struck with a brilliant idea for a Moon shot, begin planning it with PhotoPills. It's truly the best app out there for Moon photography!

A couple of final tips for you:

Tip #1: Always opt for the finest camera gear tailored for Moon photography.

Tip #2: Familiarize yourself with the ideal camera settings specifically for Moon photography.

Remember, if your first shot doesn't capture the magic, don't hesitate to try again!

Now it's time to head out and photograph the Moon!

Antoni Cladera is a landscape photographer commited to the environment. Artist of the Spanish Confederation of Photography and member of the Spanish Association of Nature Photographers (AEFONA). He's part of the PhotoPills Team.

Special thanks to Sandra Vallaure, a great photographer and friend, for her tremendous help in making this article possible.

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