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Is it possible to have a solar eclipse when the moon and sun are both at their maximum distances?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, but it wouldn't be a total solar eclipse. It would be an annular eclipse.
The Sun is so far away that the difference between its size when it's at its maximum distance versus its minimum distance is small.
The Moon, on the other hand, is about 30% smaller when at its maximum distance than it appears at its minimum distance. At its maximum distance, it appears smaller than the sun, and thus can't fully cover the Sun's disc.
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Full solar eclipse how often?
Both solar and lunar eclipses generally occur 2 times a year. Some years you will have fewer, or more. For example, there will be NO solar eclipses at all during 2011! The maximum possible number of solar or lunar eclipses per year is five.
When would you see a solar eclipse?
We can see the solar eclipse if the reporter say itt when.ok it is very isy diba ala eh ================================================= Another contributor added: A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of New Moon.
Is it possible to have a blue moon and a solar eclipse at the same time?
No. A blue moon happens when there is a second full moon. A solar eclipse happens when there is a new moon and it is right between the sun and the earth. But it is possible to have a blue moon and a lunar eclipse at the same time.
What is a partial solar?
If you mean a partial solar eclipse, it is when the moon covers part of the sun as opposed to a total eclipse when the moon covers it all. Coincidentally because of their relitive sizes and distances the sun and moon appear the same size in the sky
Which phase of the moon can a total lunar eclipse occur?
A lunar eclipse is possible only at the time of Full Moon. A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of new Moon.
Can a solar eclipse be seen at night?
A solar eclipse at night is not possible.
Why isn't there a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?
It depends.. If your planet has 2 or more moons then it its possible to have a solar and lunar eclipse at the same time.
Is it possible for the solar eclipse to last over a day?
No.
Full solar eclipse how often?
Both solar and lunar eclipses generally occur 2 times a year. Some years you will have fewer, or more. For example, there will be NO solar eclipses at all during 2011! The maximum possible number of solar or lunar eclipses per year is five.
What phase must the moon be in to have a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is possible only at the time of Full Moon. A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of New Moon.
When would you see a solar eclipse?
We can see the solar eclipse if the reporter say itt when.ok it is very isy diba ala eh ================================================= Another contributor added: A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of New Moon.
Can an eclipse kill you?
No. The only possible danger would come from looking directly at a solar eclipse, which can damage your eyes.
What 2 possible positions could an eclipse occur?
Sun/Moon/Earth = Solar eclipse Sun/Earth/Moon = Lunar eclipse
Is it possible to have a blue moon and a solar eclipse at the same time?
No. A blue moon happens when there is a second full moon. A solar eclipse happens when there is a new moon and it is right between the sun and the earth. But it is possible to have a blue moon and a lunar eclipse at the same time.
Is eclipse different from solar eclipse?
eclipse is of two kinds- solar eclipse and lunar eclipse
A complete solar eclipse to happen would be 7 minutes?
The solar eclipse of 22 July 2009 was the longest total solar eclipse during the 21st century, not to be surpassed until June 2132. It lasted a maximum of 6 minutes and 39 seconds off the coast of Southeast Asia.
Did Hipparchus predict a lunar eclipse or a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse.
