Moonlander Captures Solar Eclipse Images
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March 14, 2025 18:35
houston - Firefly Aerospace shares photos of solar eclipse captured by Blue Ghost lander on the moon, revealing 'first diamond ring' in images.
Firefly Aerospace Captures Solar Eclipse
Firefly Aerospace shared images of a solar eclipse captured by its lander Blue Ghost on the moon. The photos revealed a unique 'diamond ring' effect.
Historical Context
- In April 1967, the American lander Surveyor 3 also captured eclipse images, but with lower quality compared to Blue Ghost's photos.
Solar Eclipse Phenomenon
During a lunar eclipse, the earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon, casting it into shadow. In the recent eclipse, only the initial stages were visible in the Netherlands.
In September, a total lunar eclipse will occur, with the highlight visible in the Netherlands if weather conditions permit. A total lunar eclipse visible from start to finish is expected in the Netherlands in December 2029.