Source checked 5 November 2026. NASA’s November 1 Astronomy Picture of the Day collected different colours of the Moon. The photos show how the same object can look different as viewing conditions change.
Try comparing two views
Observe the Moon near the horizon and again when it is higher. Near the horizon, its light travels through more atmosphere, which can make it look warmer. If you photograph both views, keep the camera’s white balance fixed so the phone’s colour correction doesn’t do the comparison for you. Note haze or cloud before drawing conclusions from the images.
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Featured photo: Full moon rising by Andrew McMillan, public domain.
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