Up to zero hour on February 15, Chang'e I has notched up its 100-day safety
record, with 1135 flights circling the moon. The lunar probe has
been working well and it will encounter a lunar eclipse for the
first time on February 21, the Chinese Lantern Festival, as reported by Wen Hui
Po.
On the day of the traditional Chinese festival, the moon and the
lunar probe are expected to be sheltered from the sun for 3-4
hours.
During the lunar eclipse, several satellite facilities will be
turned off and work will be resumed later. The lunar eclipse will
not have any great impact on Chang'e I's performance.
The lunar probe will encounter another eclipse this August.
(China.org.cn February 15, 2008)