Question

If the width of the Moon in the sky is 32 arc-minute, and the width of the Sun in the sky is 30 arc-minute, what kind of solar eclipse would an earth-based observer witness, assuming the observer is perfectly aligned with the Sun and Moon?

Answer 1

Total Solar Eclipse

Step-by-step explanation:

Solar eclipse occurs when moon covers the disc of the Sun. Annular eclipse occurs when the width of the moon in the sky is smaller than the width of the Sun. When the width of the moon is larger, the moon would cover the Sun completely and Total solar eclipse is said to occur.

The width of the Moon in the sky is 32 arc-minute and that of the Sun is 30 arc-minute. The Moon would fully cover the Sun because the width of the Moon is larger than the Sun. Thus, Total Solar eclipse would occur.