Marcella Giulia Pace
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Awards Won
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Covers
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Records
Marcella Giulia Pace stands out in the field of astrophotography for her decade-long dedication to capturing the full spectrum of lunar colors. Her work has been recognized by some of the most prestigious organizations in science and art, including National Geographic, NASA, and the Royal Museums Greenwich. Winning the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition in 2025 marked a pinnacle moment, validating her technical skill and artistic vision. Her ability to document 48 distinct hues of the Moon has made her a key figure in popularizing atmospheric optics.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Featured Artist
Selected for inclusion in the Our Moon 2025 gallery
NASA APOD Selection
June 25, 2026: Image of Anticrepuscular Rays over Sicily featured on Astronomy Picture of the Day
Rankings & Lists
31 Jaw-Dropping Space Photos
Magazine Covers
National Geographic Science
January 2023
A purple moon? See 48 stunning lunar hues
PetaPixel
May 2022
Photographer Captures the Many Colors of the Full Moon Over 10 Years
My Modern Met
October 2021
Photographer Spends 10 Years Capturing 48 Stunning Colors of the Moon
Records & Feats
48 Lunar Hues Captured
Documented 48 distinct colors of the Moon over a ten-year period, a feat requiring precise atmospheric conditions.