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The Science Behind the Longest Solar Eclipse | Science News
Want the ultimate solar eclipse? It’s not just about the moon blocking the sun—it’s about maximizing totality, that breathtaking moment of complete darkness. The closer the moon is to Earth and the farther Earth is from the sun, the longer the shadow lasts. Earth’s spin also plays a role: standing near the equator can stretch the experience. The sweet spot? Five degrees north. The longest ever? A seven-minute spectacle from 120 B.C.E. The next big one? July 16, 2186, over northern South America. But location, timing, and weather matter too—eclipses over volcanoes or national parks at sunrise…
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