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"...But I'm pretty sure a detailed computer search for new Moon circumstances at your site coordinates would be required in order to make a tight prediction. " ========================================== Grant, I thank you for this patient and thoughtful post. You *have* teased me a bit, you know. To...

"it's pretty rare from non-equatorial latitudes. If the moon were at the high point in its orbit (~ 5 degrees above the ecliptic, and it just passed new moon phase, it could pass directly above the the Sun, but it would be so close to a new moon that I doubt you'd see it." -Tony Yes Tony that makes ...

This site, Dr Giesen's, is a treasure trove of charming applets.
Your advice and linkage are very helpful and I thank you.

My very, very sick father mistakes my enthusiasm for sophistication and so he asked me this a few years back when he was whole. It struck me as an excellent question and I've tried time and again to find the answer - without any success. I should very much appreciate finally to respond. Dad would be...