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The sun of galaxy X has a diameter of about 229 comma 000 mi with a maximum distance from Planet​ X's surface of about 74 comma 700 comma 000 mi. Planet​ X's moon has a diameter of 2 comma 179 mi. For a total solar eclipse to​ occur, the moon must pass between the sun and Planet X. The moon must also be close enough to Planet X for the​ moon's umbra​ (shadow) to reach the surface of Planet X. The maximum distance that the moon can be from Planet X and still have a total solar eclipse occur is approximately nothing mi. ​(Round to the nearest thousand as​ needed.) The closest approach of the moon to Planet​ X's surface was 362 comma 504 mi and the farthest was 454 comma 907 mi. Can a total eclipse happen every time the moon is between Planet X and the​ sun?

 Sep 20, 2016

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