How did the Moon end up with an orbit the perfect distance to cause total eclipses?
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It’s a complete coincidence that the moon is the right size and distance to appear almost exactly the same size as the sun from our vantage point. The iconic total eclipse with the slight ring of light around its edge is unique among the terrestrial planets in our solar system.
If we ever were to become part of a larger, interstellar community, the Earth solar eclipse might be a tourist destination for aliens who would not have a chance to see something quite like it elsewhere.
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