No. The moon is just going through it's natural cycles. Launch windows are based on many factors but it doesn't need to be full to go
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IfIRespondImRightApr 3, 2026
+6
But isn’t it risky to try landing on a half moon?
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RandomRamblings99Apr 3, 2026
+1
The full moon is still there at all times
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minmidmaxApr 3, 2026
+4
Watch out for that joke slingshotting around your head.
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RandomRamblings99Apr 3, 2026
+1
I thought they might be I just didn't want to assume in case they were geninuely that stupid lol
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EVMadApr 3, 2026
+1
They're not landing. If they were landing they would want to land on the daylight side so yes, then it would matter what phase of the orbit the moon was in, but to just swing around the moon and return to earth it doesn't matter one bit.
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ilskiApr 3, 2026
+1
Oh they are not Landing? What are they going for then ?
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snekinmaboot1Apr 3, 2026
+1
Only on the convex side because you'll slip off. If you land on the concave side, the boy with the fishing rod will catch you.
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fromwhichofthisoakApr 3, 2026
+1
They would have so much less space to land if it wasn't
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RandomRamblings99Apr 3, 2026
+1
They land very, very carefully
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sophialalatinaApr 3, 2026
+1
nasa picks launch windows based on the spacecraft trajectory not how the moon looks from earth
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Rick0rApr 3, 2026
+1
Absolutely nothing. Hope that helps.
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marcelmax1Apr 3, 2026
+1
Not really—it’s about orbital alignment, not how full the Moon looks from Earth
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jellybeansmurf420Apr 3, 2026
+1
launch windows care about orbits, not vibes lol
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RosettiApr 3, 2026
+1
Yes, the moon is preparing itself for visitors. It's sort of like when you tidy the house when you have guests coming. The moon will also likely put out a nice spread of cheese and crackers.
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