Aliens

Here’s how aliens could study Earth’s atmosphere

by JoAnna Wendel
An aerial view of the planet Earth
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If aliens wanted to study Earth’s atmosphere, they’d have to wait for a lunar eclipse.

This happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon perfectly enough to cast a shadow on the Moon.

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