Answer to Question #201743 in Astronomy | Astrophysics for Omar El-sehly

Question

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun and completely blocks out the Sun. This phenomenon is very spectacular and attracts people from all cultures. However, total solar eclipses can also take place on other planets of the Solar System. Determine for each of the following moons if they can create a total solar eclipse on their planet.

Moon Radius Distance to Planet Planet Distance to the Sun

Phobos 11 km 9376 km Mars 228 × 10^6 km

Callisto 2410 km 1.883 × 10^6 km Jupiter 779 × 10^6 km

Titan 2574 km 1.222 × 10^6 km Saturn 1433 × 10^6 km

Oberon 761 km 0.584 × 10^6 km Uranus 2875 × 10^6 km

Note: The radius of the Sun is 696 × 10^3 km.

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