What is an eclipse?
Q: What is an eclipse?
A: An eclipse is an astronomical event when one object in the sky moves into the shadow of another object.
Q: What is syzygy?
A: Syzygy is a term used to describe a situation where three or more objects in the sky are lined up in a straight line in the same gravitational system.
Q: How does an eclipse occur in the Solar System?
A: An eclipse occurs in the Solar System when one object moves into the shadow of another object, resulting in syzygy.
Q: What kind of events are usually referred to as eclipses?
A: Solar and lunar eclipses, where the Moon's shadow crosses the Earth's surface or when the Moon moves into the shadow of Earth, are usually referred to as eclipses.
Q: What is the maximum duration of a solar eclipse?
A: No solar eclipse can last longer than 7 minutes and 58 seconds due to the speed at which the Earth and Moon move.
Q: What is an occultation?
A: An occultation is an event where one object passes in front of another object when the Sun is not involved.
Q: What is the meaning of "system of stars"?
A: "System of stars" refers to a collection of stars or celestial objects that are gravitationally bound together.
