A supermoon is when a full moon is the closest it is to Earth during its elliptical orbit. This perigree is what makes the moon appear larger.
With the right equipment, it is actually pretty easy to get a photo of the moon. Some DSLR cameras, like the Canon Rebel T6 that I use, come with a long lens. These lenses make it easy for objects far away to become clear.
To capture the moon, it is best to use the long lens and zoom as close as you want for a picture of the moon. It is hard for your camera to automatically focus, though, so you will need to switch to manual focus. This can be changed on your lens as you see in the left picture from auto focus (AF) to manual focus (MF).
To further prevent your image from coming out blurry, use a tripod to level your camera. A remote clicker will also help create sharper images because you are not physically touching the camera which could cause the tripod to shake. For the above picture, I did not use a remote and was sitting on the ground holding the tripod up. I do not recommend this!
Your settings for moon photography should be set in manual mode. I found it best with a shutter speed of 1/100-1/125th of a second, the aperture set at f/11, and the ISO at its lowest setting. Also, make sure to shoot in RAW.
It’s easy to overexpose the moon, especially a big, bright super moon. Make sure to keep your ISO low and your manual focus on the moon to prevent the picture at the right from happening.
All of the above images were shot in a parking lot close to a big city. You can see in the first photo how it looks much hazier than the last two. This is because of the Earth’s atmosphere (which could contain clouds, air pollution, dust, or humidity) stands in the way of your picture. I recommend taking your pictures when the moon is at its highest for a better, clearer picture.
Hannah Matt 