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PopSci doesn't understand difference between "far side" and "dark side" of the moon (www.popsci.com)

submitted 2 years ago by CeeBee@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

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I find it hard to believe that Popular Science would make such a mistake, but the author has reinforced the mistake by starting the article with "The dark side of the moon, despite its name, is a perfect vantage point for observing the universe."

But all the quotes from scientists correctly say "far side of the moon".

I know this isn't really "science news" but I couldn't find any other community to share this.

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[–] CeruleanRuin@lemmings.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Logically you are correct, but human vernacular language rarely confirms to logic.

[–] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

This is the correct answer. Language often evolves. I had never thought of the dark side as the side unexplored. It was always the side facing away from earth. That’s clearly what the author meant.