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Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance

  • Written by Christopher Palma, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Students and Teaching Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Penn State
Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distanceSolar eclipses happen because of a few factors, including the Moon's size and distance from the Sun. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley

On April 8, 2024, millions across the U.S. will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse. Cities including Austin, Texas; Buffalo, New York; and Cleveland, Ohio, will have a direct view of this rare...

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