principles of a solar eclipse

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Explanation

  • Orbital revolution is not considered, so the altitude of the sun remains unchanged.
  • The moon’s orbit undergoes precession over approximately 18 years and is not considered here.
  • On average, a solar eclipse occurs about once every 30 orbits.
  • In reality, solar eclipses require consideration of orbital movements and thus occur over much longer periods.

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