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Oh honey, where do I start with these questions about eclipses? People always want to know when the next one is happening, duh. And then they bug me about why the sky turns dark during an eclipse - like, have you heard of the moon blocking out the sun? Pay attention, sweetie. Just Google it, it's not rocket science.

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Were total eclipses or annular eclipses more common in the distant past?

In the very distant past, the Moon's orbit was closer to Earth than it is now, and the Moon continues to VERY SLOWLY recede in its orbit. So it is likely (although I have not seen any calculations to bear this out) that in the distant past there would have been fewer annular eclipses and more total eclipses. However, there was nobody around to notice.


Which type of eclipse, solar or lunar, is more common?

Ah, isn't it lovely to learn about the wonders of our skies? Well, solar eclipses are actually a bit more rare than lunar eclipses. It's not a competition though! Both types of eclipses are equally beautiful and help us appreciate the mysteries of our universe. Every celestial event is unique and special in its own way.


How often does an eclipse come around?

There are generally 2 to 5 solar eclipses per year. However, not all eclipses are visible from the same location. Lunar eclipses are more frequent, with 2 to 4 visible per year from any single location.


How many total eclipse were there in 2009?

About two per year, since the Moon formed. So, around 4000 solar eclipses (and 4000 lunar eclipses) since the year 1. You can check the list of all eclipses since the year 2000 BC on the NASA Eclipse Web Page at the link below.


The total number of eclipses each year does not exceed?

The total number of eclipses each year does not exceed seven: typically, there are a maximum of five solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses in a given year. This number can vary slightly due to particular celestial alignments.

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