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Annular Solar Eclipse of December 26, 2019
An annular solar eclipse, where the moon doesn't completely cover the sun, creating a 'ring of fire', was visible across the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the North Pacific on December 26, 2019.
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Gary DagornMathilde DamgéAgathe DahyotMaxime VaudanoJérémie Baruch
- What are the different types of solar eclipses and what causes them?
- There are total, partial, and annular solar eclipses. They occur when the sun, moon, and Earth align, with the moon casting its shadow on Earth. The type depends on the moon's distance from Earth, affecting its apparent size relative to the sun.
- What is the long-term impact on solar eclipses due to the moon's movement away from Earth?
- The moon is slowly receding from Earth at a rate of three centimeters per year. In approximately 650 million years, it will be too distant to completely block the sun, making total solar eclipses impossible.
- What were the geographic locations and type of solar eclipse visible on December 26, 2019?
- The annular solar eclipse, creating a 'ring of fire' effect, was visible from the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the North Pacific. This occurs when the moon is too far from Earth to fully obscure the sun.
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Bias by Omission
While comprehensive in its explanation of eclipses, the article omits any discussion of cultural or historical perspectives surrounding eclipses. This omission is likely due to the article's focus on the scientific explanation and may not represent a significant bias.