The Sun and Moon nearly match in size
The Sun and Moon appear nearly the same size in Earth’s sky because the Sun is about 400 times wider but also about 400 times farther away. This alignment allows both total and annular solar eclipses.
The Sun and Moon appear nearly the same size in Earth’s sky because the Sun is about 400 times wider but also about 400 times farther away. This alignment allows both total and annular solar eclipses.