Sunday, January 13, 2013

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.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!







See the graphic animation Solar Eclipse Geometry
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Total Solar Eclipse | Solar Eclipse Information

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