Space question

Is the webb always hide behind in the shadow of the earth?

Asked by Wuen

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is positioned at the second Lagrange point (L2), which is about 1.5 million kilometers (0.93 million miles) away from Earth. At this location, the telescope is not always behind the Earth's shadow. L2 is a stable point in space where the gravitational forces of the Earth and the Sun balance the orbital motion of an object, allowing the telescope to maintain a stable position relative to Earth and the Sun. This position provides a continuous view of the sky without being obstructed by Earth's shadow.

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