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dust42yesterday at 3:52 PM4 repliesview on HN

Yes, and right now is full moon, thus the far side is only illuminated by stars.


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_moofyesterday at 8:49 PM

It isn't full right now. It's a waning gibbous, so the far side is a waxing crescent.

layer8yesterday at 4:46 PM

And a little bit by asteroids like 20 Massalia and comets like 24P/Schaumasse.

davidwyesterday at 4:14 PM

I wonder why they decided on that timing? If it were better illuminated by the sun, couldn't they get some better photography?

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