How Many Saros Cycles Does It Take for the Same

question 42

Multiple Choice

How many Saros cycles does it take for the same eclipse to occur at about the same location on Earth?

• A) one cycle
• B) three cycles
• C) 18 cycles
• D) 22 cycles
• E) 54 cycles

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