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MATLAB
[Phase, DiskFrac] = MoonPhase(JD);
Description

Determines the lunar phase for the specified date.

Parameters
Parameters 
Description 
JD [array] 
Julian date 
Return Values
Return Values 
Description 
Phase [array] 
Lunar phase (rad) 
DiskFrac [array] 
Fraction of lunar disk visible 
References

D. A. Vallado, Fundamentals of astrodynamics and applications. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997.

Examples

See Also

Gregorian2Julian, MoonPos

Group

Functions for Satellite Propagation

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