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rnof thetime?c) Why is a total solar eclipse not very frequent?IOr answer |
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Answer» A solar eclipse requires a precise alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Since the Moon’s orbit is inclined with respect to the Earth’s orbit, this alignment doesn’t occur every month. Not only must the Earth, Moon, and Sun align when seen from above, they must also align when seen from the “side.” The Moon’s shadow on the Earth is relatively small. This means that path of the eclipse is fairly narrow. The path of totality is even smaller than this shadow suggests. Because of this, the chance of an eclipse being visible from any particular location is quite small. This is why many people will travel to see a solar eclipse. |
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