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APUS57

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A total solar eclipse will only occur when the new moon is both on the ecliptic and at its greatest distance from Earth.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Ancient people who knew the saros cycle could
 
  A) predict when they'd see the next total solar eclipse in their area.
  B) predict what type of eclipse would occur.
  C) completely predict every lunar eclipse.
  D) predict when an eclipse would happen, but not necessarily what type and where it would be visible.
  E) completely predict every solar eclipse.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018
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