Earth and Moon from Mercury captured at 183 million kilometers (114 million miles) away from Earth.
Discussion
Buddies for millions of years
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Why are we so bright? Sunlight?
Yes, it is sunlight, but I also believe they process these pictures to accentuate specific details.
We actually reflect a lot back! In fact, 100% of it, otherwise if we didnβt the earth would be cooking by now. Itβs about 1KW of energy per square meter at 90 degrees angle. πΆπΎπ«‘
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So the sun is behind Mercury? π€
On average Mercury is the closest planet to Earth.
Zapping you from the Earth.
Des images de James Webb ou non? ππ