Can You Really See the Great Wall of China from the Moon? Myth Explained

Discover the truth behind the myth of seeing the Great Wall of China from the moon in this informative Q&A video.

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The belief that you can see the Great Wall of China from the moon is a myth. Astronauts have confirmed that it's not visible to the naked eye from such a distance. While it’s large, the wall is not wide enough, and it’s similar in color to its surroundings, making it invisible from the moon. However, some human-made structures can be seen at lower Earth orbits.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What can be seen from the moon? Only a few large structures like cities and highways are visible from low Earth orbit, but not the Great Wall of China.
  2. Why is the Great Wall of China not visible from space? The Great Wall is thin and similar in color to its surroundings, making it blend in and hard to see from such distances.
  3. What are other common myths about space? Popular myths include misconceptions about the size of the moon, black holes, and the visibility of the Great Wall.
  4. How do astronauts view Earth? Astronauts can view cities and large features at lower altitudes, which are visible in their entirety but require closer proximity.

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