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Lunar Terminator Paradox

104 points · 69 comments · dima55

  1. ionwake · · focus · HN ↗
    is this a bad moment to mention how weird it is that the moon is perfectly positioned to create eclipses?

    I think its pretty incomprehensible odds if you ask google.

    But I could be wrong I know literally nothing about astronomy, it just always surprised me its not common, but it be cool if someone could explain that

    1. mr_mitm · · focus · HN ↗
      It's simply a huge, beautiful coincidence. If the galaxy was teeming with life capable of interstellar travel, our planet would be famous for its perfect eclipses.
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