Change event: Full Moon and New MoonSupermoon of 4 July 2031

Recommended gear

What you need, with an example of each item when we can link to one we are confident about.

Supermoon

  • recommended

    With the naked eye

    You don't need any gear to enjoy it. It is safe to look at the Moon.

  • TS-Optics 10x50 WP

    optional

    Binoculars

    They show maria and bright craters.

    TS-Optics 10x50 WP

    • 10x magnification, 50 mm
    • Porro prisms
    • Field of 114 m at 1000 m
    See on Astroshop
  • optional

    Camera with a telephoto lens and a tripod

    For photographing it, especially as it rises over the horizon.

    It depends on your camera: check which lenses it takes.

See gear for all events · Work out your framing in Field of view.