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Moon Shadows Frustrate Astronauts
saskboy writes "Apollo Chronicles by NASA talk about moon shadows and how they are much darker than daytime shadows on Earth. This is because there is almost no light reflected from atmosphere molecules or secondary light sources like "earthshine". "It is very easy to see in the shadows after you adapt for a while," noted Armstrong. But, added Aldrin, "continually moving back and forth from sunlight to shadow should be avoided because it's going to cost you some time in perception ability."
Working on the moon even in the daylight might present unique problems not typically encountered on earth, if visual coordination in a shadow riddled area is required for a task. Audio of the NASA article is also available."
Leaping and hopping
Task Mangler
I'm being followed by a moon shadow Moon shadow moon shadow...
99 bottles of beer in 175 characte
"Parallel, curse you, you're meant to be parallel!"
No kidding!!! What do you say at this point?
Having helmets with lights in the forehead?
Every science fiction movie worth of mention has space suits with lights in their helmets