NASA's new eclipse mapping process uses lunar topography data to create more accurate representations of solar eclipse shadows, showing unpredictable shapes due to the Moon's rugged surface.
Ernie Wright explains, 'The Moon isn't a perfectly smooth sphere,' indicating that its rugged terrain alters the perception of the eclipse shadow's shape considerably.
Researchers highlight that the rugged terrain of the Moon creates a non-circular shadow shape during eclipses, stating, 'the shape of the umbra's edge is nothing like we might imagine.'
The enhanced eclipse maps not only provide better scientific data but also engage the public’s interest in astronomy through improved visualizations of solar eclipses.
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