Which navigational challenge increased when lunar distance calculations were hindered by fog during 18th-century voyages?

💡 Explanation

Reduced celestial observations due to fog limits the Application of the lunar distance method to find longitude because it relies on measuring distances between the moon and other celestial bodies. Therefore, longitude estimations grow less accurate, rather than an improved shipboard timekeeping or heightened stellar visibility.

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