In View of the Elliptical Orbits of Earth and the Moon,which

question 279

Multiple Choice

In view of the elliptical orbits of Earth and the Moon,which of the following conditions will result in the LONGEST period of totality during a total solar eclipse?

• A) Earth is closest to the Sun when the Moon is farthest from Earth.
• B) Earth is closest to the Sun when the Moon is closest to Earth.
• C) Earth is farthest from the Sun when the Moon is farthest from Earth.
• D) Earth is farthest from the Sun when the Moon is closest to Earth.

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