Full Eclipse at Sunrise


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Just as the moon fully entered the earth's shadow, sunrise occurred at my location, washing out the stars and effects of the eclipse. Considering the bad conditions we started with, I was glad to get this view of the eclipsed moon.
 
Date/Time:    10 Dec. 2011 06:06 PST
Location: Vanishing Point Observatory (OCA Anza Site)
Scope/Lens: Nikon 180mm f/2.8
Camera: Nikon D700
Mount: Fixed tripod
Guider: -
Media: -
Exposure: 1/8 sec / f/5.6. @ ISO1600