Description
Determines the entry time, exit time, and duration of a Spacecraft's pass through the Moon's shadow. Events are reported for penumbra, umbra, or annular shadow condition geometries.
Related Methods: EarthShadowTimes, ShadowTimes
The shadow times are determined using a conical shadow. The three regions of the Moon's shadow are shown in the diagram below. MoonShadowTimes reports events when the Spacecraft is in the any portion of the Moon's shadow.
The three regions of the Moon's shadow.
Note: This method uses a spherical model for the Moon. Use the options available in the VisibilityCalculator to exercise more control over the analysis.
Timing Precision Mode
This page describes functionality in nanosecond timing precision mode.
Click here to see the documentation for this object in millisecond timing precision mode.
Overload List
Signatures |
Return Value |
Description |
Determines the entry time, exit time, and duration of a Spacecraft's pass through the Moon's shadow. |
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Spacecraft.MoonShadowTimes(TimeSpanArray EventTime, Array EventType) |
Determines the entry time, exit time, and duration of a Spacecraft's pass through the Moon's shadow. |
See also
Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide