Talk:Libration

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Looks like the cross-hairs, in the center of the image, etch out the shape of an "Analemma" over time

Contents 1 Molecular libration 2 59% 3 50% 4 Physical libration

[edit] Molecular libration

The article would benefit if molecular libration was also explained. --Mfrosz 06:44, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 59%

It would be nice if the article stated where this number comes from. I'd have a stab at some approximate calculations, but I'm busy right now. Shinobu 16:14, 14 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] 50%

Also, because the ratio of the moon's diameter to its distance from earth is non-negligible, at any given moment an earth observer can see slightly less than half the surface. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 131.193.179.146 (talk) 03:10, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Physical libration

According to this source, the moon also wobbles slightly about its centre of gravity. Shouldn't something about his be included in the article? Kelisi 01:13, 22 July 2007 (UTC)