For an Earthly observer to be able to see 100% of the illuminated surface of the Moon at any given time, it should be required that the Sun be directly behind them from their position. In which case the Moon will be in the shadow of the Earth.
Is it that we are only ever able to truly view 99% of this illuminated area, but that we simply say that it is "full"?
Or is there a variable I have failed to consider?
Thanks for your time.
2006-10-07
03:27:32
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anony m
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