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My son asked me if the moon is always full as seen from orbit. I think it is apreciably the same. E.g at new moon, the astronauts wouldn't see the moon. Is that true?
cslewis2011 said:My son asked me if the moon is always full as seen from orbit. I think it is apreciably the same. E.g at new moon, the astronauts wouldn't see the moon. Is that true?
The view of the moon for astronauts on the shuttle and ISS is different from those on Earth in a few ways. Firstly, the moon appears larger and more detailed to astronauts due to their higher altitude and lack of atmospheric interference. Additionally, the astronauts will see the moon from a different angle and perspective as they orbit around it.
Yes, astronauts can see the phases of the moon from the shuttle and ISS. Just like on Earth, the moon goes through its phases as it orbits around the Earth, and this can be seen from any location in space.
The quality of the moon's appearance for astronauts on the shuttle and ISS is extremely clear and detailed. Due to their high altitude, there is less atmospheric distortion, providing a clearer view of the moon's surface features.
Yes, astronauts on the shuttle and ISS see the same side of the moon as we do on Earth. This is because the moon's rotation and orbit around the Earth are synchronized, meaning the same side always faces the Earth.
Yes, astronauts can see the moon during the daytime from the shuttle and ISS. Just like on Earth, the moon is visible during the day depending on its position and the amount of sunlight it reflects. Astronauts may also have a better chance of seeing the moon during the day due to their higher altitude and lack of atmospheric interference.