Solar sunrise at the Apollo 11 landing site in February 2173 can be precisely calculated
Orbital mechanics and celestial mechanics allow for the precise long-term calculation of solar events on the Moon, such as sunrise at the Apollo 11 landing site.
The claim states that solar sunrise at the Apollo 11 landing site in February 2173 can be precisely calculated. Celestial mechanics, ephemeris data (like JPL ephemeris used in paper [4]), and high-resolution lunar topographic mapping enable long-term prediction of lunar illumination and solar geometry with high precision. Therefore, the claim is supported by the established principles of orbital dynamics referenced in the literature.
Zhang J, Ping J, Zeng Z, Yang Y, Li X, Wang M. Surface Temperature Simulation of Lunar Dayside and Its Geological Applications: A Case in Sinus Iridum.. 2019. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19245545
Demonstrates that lunar surface parameters and illumination can be modeled and simulated using precise ephemeris and topographic data.
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Chen G, Guo H, Ding Y, Shang H, Lv M, Zhang K. Influence of Topography on the Site Selection of a Moon-Based Earth Observation Station.. 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21217198
Shows that lunar solar illumination and positions can be accurately deduced over extended timeframes using JPL ephemeris and digital elevation models.
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