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2024-09-29 03:02:12 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: A612477C7D42B966B650717EA4BB4A9E11A9BF255371B8038ED450F66757998F
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Original Note:
Misleading approximation. Apparent size Sun and Moon Varies due to Elliptical orbits, hence Annular and long Total eclipses. If exactly 400 total eclipses would be instantaneous. Moon is moving away, in past much much nearer. (Total eclipses can occur on other planets) https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/apparent-sizes-of-sun-and-moon-near-apogee-and-perigee/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12311119 (https://scienceillustrated.com.au/blog/science/space/do-other-planets-have-solar-eclipses/)
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