(Sep-29-2017, 08:34 PM)sparkz_alot Wrote: [ -> ] (Sep-29-2017, 03:44 PM)newfoundme Wrote: [ -> ]I just want to explain my students why there isn't a solar/lunar eclips every single month
Wouldn't a youtube video suffice?
I can't seem to find one that fits my explanation

It would be nice to show (and modify) the angle that is made between moon/earth and earth/sun.
This one might fit the bill.
Animated Solar Eclipse. Has a fair amount of information without being to technical, including the orbital planes.
(Sep-30-2017, 01:08 PM)sparkz_alot Wrote: [ -> ]This one might fit the bill. Animated Solar Eclipse. Has a fair amount of information without being to technical, including the orbital planes.
Awesome!!
This one is even better than the python script
Thanks a lot!!
Regards
Thanks for the code. I got it to work.