Saturday, December 29, 2012

Is it merely a coincidence that the moon is just the right size to cover up the sun during an eclipse?


Question by David S: Is it merely a coincidence that the moon is just the right size to cover up the sun during an eclipse?
If it were smaller or larger, we would not be able to observe the sun during an eclipse.


Best answer:
Answer by psycho_lyciousno, it's a solar conspiracy.

What do you think? Answer below!







See the graphic animation Solar Eclipse Geometry

Total Solar Eclipse | Solar Eclipse Information

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