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Author Question: What conditions are necessary for a total solar eclipse? A) new moon on ecliptic (Read 970 times)

Melanie

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on: Aug 28, 2013
What conditions are necessary for a total solar eclipse?
A) new moon on ecliptic near perigee
B) full moon on ecliptic near aphelion
C) new moon on equator at perigee
D) full moon on equator at perigee
E) new moon on ecliptic near aphelion


penza

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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2013
Oh! I know the answer is A.


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