[gcthomas]

We see stars during solar eclipses, so it is the scattering of the light of the sun that obscures them. It really _is_ the exposure issue, since the surface brightness of the Earth is that of full daylight and so full daytime exposures were needed. Stars will never show up unless longer exposures are used.

Here is an over exposed photo of Earth by Apollo 16 from the lunar surface, with stars visible:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Apollo_16_UV_photo_of_Ear...

[JPLeRouzic]

I may not have been so clear (English is not my native tongue, etc), but you repeat what I wrote:

* it is the scattering of the light of the sun that obscures them

* On some pictures, stars are visible (I even provided a link)

However having said that you also say "It really _is_ the exposure issue" but it has nothing to do with light scattering?

[moioci]

I think light scattering is an atmospheric phenomenon.