Scales of the Universe UMass Astronomy尺度的宇宙马萨诸塞大学天文学.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Geometry of Solar Eclipses Umbra (shadow): sun is completely blocked out. Penumbra (almost shadow): sun is partially blocked out. Earth and Moon’s Orbits Are Slightly Elliptical Sun Earth Moon (Eccentricities greatly exaggerated!) Perihelion = position closest to the sun Aphelion = position furthest away from the sun Perigee = position closest to Earth Apogee = position furthest away from Earth 0 Annular Solar Eclipses The angular sizes of the moon and the sun vary, depending on their distance from Earth. When Earth is near