How do we know exactly where and when the Moon will cast its shadow? Eclipse prediction depends on understanding the positions and movements of the Moon, Sun, and Earth. Modern maps build on a long human history of eclipse forecasting. And since 2009, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has been mapping the Moon in unprecedented detail.
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March 11, 2024
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