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Cuando usar Earthshine 3D Explorer
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Use this explorer when you want to understand the ashen glow on a crescent Moon, and skip it when you want the full cycle of lunar phases or the day-night map of Earth.
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| Aspect | Earthshine 3D Explorer | Typical alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Install size | 0 MB - runs in the browser | Desktop planetarium install varies |
| Price | USD 0 | Often paid software |
| Earth albedo used | About 0.30; full Earth ~50x brighter than full Moon | Static photo without light-path demo |
- Explaining the old Moon in the new Moon arms
- Tracing light from the Sun to Earth to the Moon and back
- Linking Earth albedo to how bright the glow looks
This is an educational visualization with boosted glow, not to scale.
Walk the controls in the step-by-step guide, or compare options in vs alternatives. Open the Earthshine 3D Explorer.