Maybe Sauron has some kind of dark magic protecting Mordor, which blocks out the vision of the Wise. This would prevent Gandalf from seeing Frodo as he entered the dark lands, as you have pointed out.
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I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!
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