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Lunar and solar eclipses: why their number is limited to seven per year

France will witness a memorable solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.

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The fact

A year cannot have more than seven lunar and solar eclipses.

This limit is due to the orbital cycles of the Earth and the Moon.

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Why it matters

Ce phénomène astronomique rare suscite un intérêt croissant auprès du grand public, notamment en raison de sa visibilité en France.

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