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Why does a lunar eclipse last for a few hours whereas a solar eclipse only lasts for a few minutes?

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Aneli [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

The type and length of a lunar eclipse depend on the Moon's proximity to either node of its orbit. ... A total lunar eclipse can last up to nearly 2 hours, while a total solar eclipse lasts only up to a few minutes at any given place, due to the smaller size of the Moon's shadow.

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