Question

Why does a solar eclipse last for a very small time?

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Answer 1

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Because the Moon is much smaller than the Earth, its shadow can only cover a small part of the Earth's surface, such that solar eclipses can only be seen from certain locations on the Earth. A total solar eclipse only lasts for a few minutes, as the Moon's shadow moves east at over 1700 km/h.

Answer 2

Answer:

A total solar eclipse only lasts for a few minutes, as the Moon's shadow moves east at over 1700 km/h.(it is very fast

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