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| + | Eclipses are possible in KSP because the Mun, like the Earth's moon, isn't in an offset orbit. Because of graphic engine limitations, it does not get dark (unless having the Scatterer mod). However, solar panels will say that they are blocked by the planet or moon in the way and not work. Below are some pictures of a Kerbolar eclipse, as viewed from Kerbin and [[Orbit|LKO]] (Low Kerbin Orbit). A full Kerbolar eclipse can only be viewed from a latitude/orbital inclination of 0° because of the Mun's orbit | ||
A full Kerbolar eclipse can be observed while landed at KSC starting after game time Year 1, Day 31 - 5:04:43, with its highest point at 5:12:40, and ending at 5:22:04. Not sure of other occurrences or locations, but this one at KSC is confirmed. The moon makes a sort of cycle with Kerbol every 6 days. So, after every 6 days, a Kerbolar Eclipse can happen. There are also some sources claiming there is an Kerbolar Eclipse every 28 days (this eclipse doesn't have to happen at the KSC though.) | A full Kerbolar eclipse can be observed while landed at KSC starting after game time Year 1, Day 31 - 5:04:43, with its highest point at 5:12:40, and ending at 5:22:04. Not sure of other occurrences or locations, but this one at KSC is confirmed. The moon makes a sort of cycle with Kerbol every 6 days. So, after every 6 days, a Kerbolar Eclipse can happen. There are also some sources claiming there is an Kerbolar Eclipse every 28 days (this eclipse doesn't have to happen at the KSC though.) | ||
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An eclipse can also occur at the KSC at game time Year 1, Day 5. It will occur at sunrise though. | An eclipse can also occur at the KSC at game time Year 1, Day 5. It will occur at sunrise though. | ||
| − | eclipse is also possible on Duna since Ike has an orbital inclination of 0.2° which is visible every 3 to 4 days. | + | An eclipse is also possible on Duna since Ike has an orbital inclination of 0.2° which is visible every 3 to 4 days. Ike will however completely obstruct the sun during an eclipse due to it's proximity to Duna. |
== On Kerbin == | == On Kerbin == | ||
Latest revision as of 08:55, 16 January 2024
Eclipses are possible in KSP because the Mun, like the Earth's moon, isn't in an offset orbit. Because of graphic engine limitations, it does not get dark (unless having the Scatterer mod). However, solar panels will say that they are blocked by the planet or moon in the way and not work. Below are some pictures of a Kerbolar eclipse, as viewed from Kerbin and LKO (Low Kerbin Orbit). A full Kerbolar eclipse can only be viewed from a latitude/orbital inclination of 0° because of the Mun's orbit
A full Kerbolar eclipse can be observed while landed at KSC starting after game time Year 1, Day 31 - 5:04:43, with its highest point at 5:12:40, and ending at 5:22:04. Not sure of other occurrences or locations, but this one at KSC is confirmed. The moon makes a sort of cycle with Kerbol every 6 days. So, after every 6 days, a Kerbolar Eclipse can happen. There are also some sources claiming there is an Kerbolar Eclipse every 28 days (this eclipse doesn't have to happen at the KSC though.)
An eclipse can also occur at the KSC at game time Year 1, Day 5. It will occur at sunrise though.
An eclipse is also possible on Duna since Ike has an orbital inclination of 0.2° which is visible every 3 to 4 days. Ike will however completely obstruct the sun during an eclipse due to it's proximity to Duna.
On Kerbin
An early stage of an eclipse where the Mun blocks Kerbol
Another early stage of a Kerbolar Eclipse
An eclipse at the fullest stage.
A screenshot showing that solar panels are blocked during an eclipse
Proof that eclipses don't dim the lighting.
On Duna
A kerbolar eclipse viewed on Duna
An eclipse on Duna veiwed from orbit
