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Why do total solar eclipses occur along such a narrow geographical path?
What is the umbra shadow vs the penumbra shadow during an eclipse? Why do only small cities experience 100% totality while others see a partial block?
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StarGazer
asked 1mo ago · 10 rep
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The moon's primary dark shadow core (the umbra) is small when it projects onto Earth's curved surface, creating a narrow track of totality.
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AstroScience
answered 1mo ago