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Opposition Surge and the Physics of Shadow Hiding

Opposition Surge and the Physics of Shadow Hiding In the study of planetary science and optics, an intriguing phenomenon occurs when an observer, a celestial body, and the Sun align almos...

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Earthshine: The Science Behind the Moon's Ashen Glow

Earthshine: The Science Behind the Moon's Ashen Glow Have you ever looked at a thin crescent Moon and noticed that the dark portion of the lunar disk isn't entirely black, but instead glo...

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