Calculations for lunar orbital mechanics rely exclusively on Newtonian gravity rather than general relativity
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 13/100
Calculations for lunar orbital mechanics do not rely exclusively on Newtonian gravity; rather, they incorporate general relativity and post-Newtonian corrections, which are tested using lunar laser ranging.
Evidence against · 3
The Confrontation between General Relativity and Experiment.
2014 · cited by 119
Tests of general relativity at the post-Newtonian level explicitly include the Nordtvedt effect in lunar motion.
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More against · 2
The Confrontation between General Relativity and Experiment.
2001 · cited by 24
General relativity is routinely tested and applied via lunar motion, specifically examining effects like the Nordtvedt effect.
Tests of Gravity Using Lunar Laser Ranging.
2010 · cited by 7
Lunar laser ranging has served as a primary tool for testing general relativity and the Strong Equivalence Principle using the Moon's orbit.