To take a good photo of the moon with an iPhone, use these key steps:
- Find a dark location with a clear view of the moon to reduce light pollution.
- Open the Camera app and switch to Night Mode (on supported iPhones).
- Use the telephoto lens for zoom; tap and hold the moon to lock focus (AE/AF lock).
- Slide down to reduce exposure, preventing the moon from overexposing and losing details.
- Keep the phone steady, ideally using a tripod and the self-timer to avoid shake.
- Consider switching to video mode, zooming in fully, lowering exposure to around -2.0, tap to focus on the moon, start recording, then screen capture a frame for a detailed photo.
- After capturing, edit the photo in the Photos app to enhance brightness, contrast, and sharpness.
Using these techniques, especially with newer iPhone models like iPhone 15 Pro Max or 16 Pro, helps capture clear, detailed moon shots without professional gear.
