the moons size coincidence?

the amazing coincidence that the moon is exactly the right size to
exactly cover the sun about 6 times a decade to give us a spectacular
eclipse
seems almost to much to believe that it really is a coincidence,
but I cant think of anything in the evolution of the planets and the
creation of our moon
to suggest otherwise

"Hayley" wrote in message
...
the amazing coincidence that the moon is exactly the right size to
exactly cover the sun about 6 times a decade to give us a spectacular
eclipse
seems almost to much to believe that it really is a coincidence,
but I cant think of anything in the evolution of the planets and the
creation of our moon
to suggest otherwise

I think this goes along with the fact that the earth is in the ideal
spot in it's distance from the sun to produce the ideal tempurature, and
various other life preserving conditions. It is by God's design.
Yours,
Bill Kelly.

On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:17:24 -0500, "Bill Kelly"
wrote:


"Hayley" wrote in message
...
the amazing coincidence that the moon is exactly the right size to
exactly cover the sun about 6 times a decade to give us a spectacular
eclipse
seems almost to much to believe that it really is a coincidence,
but I cant think of anything in the evolution of the planets and the
creation of our moon
to suggest otherwise

I think this goes along with the fact that the earth is in the ideal
spot in it's distance from the sun to produce the ideal tempurature, and
various other life preserving conditions. It is by God's design.

And possibly major scientific conferences being called in the corner
of Egypt in the track of totality last Wednesday ;-)
--
Pete
http://www.digitalsky.org.uk

"Hayley" wrote in message
...
the amazing coincidence that the moon is exactly the right size to
exactly cover the sun about 6 times a decade to give us a spectacular
eclipse
seems almost to much to believe that it really is a coincidence,

It is a coincidence, and one that we are fortunate enough to be able to
experience. As the Moon gradually moves further away, the frequency of
annular eclipses will gradually increase until, at some distant date,
totality will no longer be possible.

Bill Kelly wrote:
I think this goes along with the fact that the earth is in the ideal
spot in it's distance from the sun to produce the ideal tempurature, and
various other life preserving conditions.

Base about apex. Life (of this form) was able to evolve here because the
conditions were/are suitable for it to evolve. Fairly obviously it is
only where life evolves that there is the possibility of life-forms
speculating about the coincidences that led to it being possible; there
is no need to invoke a deity.

It is by God's design.

Possibly, but that is off topic for this newsgroup (Clue: the "sci" in
its name stands for "science").


Best,
Stephen

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"Hayley" wrote in message
...
the amazing coincidence that the moon is exactly the right size to
exactly cover the sun about 6 times a decade to give us a spectacular
eclipse
seems almost to much to believe that it really is a coincidence,

It is a coincidence, and one that we are fortunate enough to be able to
experience. As the Moon gradually moves further away, the frequency of
annular eclipses will gradually increase until, at some distant date,
totality will no longer be possible.

Bill Kelly wrote:
I think this goes along with the fact that the earth is in the ideal
spot in it's distance from the sun to produce the ideal tempurature, and
various other life preserving conditions.

Base about apex. Life (of this form) was able to evolve here because the
conditions were/are suitable for it to evolve. Fairly obviously it is
only where life evolves that there is the possibility of life-forms
speculating about the coincidences that led to it being possible; there
is no need to invoke a deity.

The usual analogy is the puddle marvelling at the fact that the hole it is
lying in is perfectly shaped just for it ;-).

Klazmon.





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Llanzlan Klazmon wrote:
The usual analogy is the puddle marvelling at the fact that the hole it
is lying in is perfectly shaped just for it ;-).

Excellent! I must remember that one. Thank you.

Best,
Stephen

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"Bill Kelly" wrote in message
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"Hayley" wrote in message
...
the amazing coincidence that the moon is exactly the right size to
exactly cover the sun about 6 times a decade to give us a spectacular
eclipse
seems almost to much to believe that it really is a coincidence,
but I cant think of anything in the evolution of the planets and the
creation of our moon
to suggest otherwise

I think this goes along with the fact that the earth is in the ideal
spot in it's distance from the sun to produce the ideal tempurature, and
various other life preserving conditions. It is by God's design.
Yours,
Bill Kelly.


But there is no such thing as God?

Do any moons of the other planets have the right size to produce a similair
effect from that planets perspective?

Garry

garry parker wrote:
Do any moons of the other planets have the right size to produce a similair
effect from that planets perspective?

I dont think that has been worked out yet but it would be odd if they
don't. It's relatively simple maths to do. From the distance of Jupiter
the moon wouldn't need to be very large. And it has so many to choose
from.

Then there are all the other coincidentae. Just what would happen if
the moon had a magnetic core?
Does the fact that it doesn't spin have anything to do with that?
How far from the sun would it reposition itself if it had a magnetic
field?
How would that affect earth?

Then there is the fact it is cold by night 2 weeks a month. Does it
have ice?
Would a diurnal rotation warm it enough to melt it?
If it could spin would it be able to support an atmosphere?
Would that affect its magnetism?

Where would the earth be without it? How does the age of the universe
and the time involved in the moon and earth finding each other affect
the time that all the other chances would need to come together to
produce such a vibrant ball of life?

Is evolution possible under such circumstances.

OOPS troll...

... sorry.

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garry parker wrote:
Do any moons of the other planets have the right size to produce a
similair
effect from that planets perspective?

I dont think that has been worked out yet but it would be odd if they
don't. It's relatively simple maths to do. From the distance of Jupiter
the moon wouldn't need to be very large. And it has so many to choose
from.

Then there are all the other coincidentae. Just what would happen if
the moon had a magnetic core?
Does the fact that it doesn't spin have anything to do with that?
How far from the sun would it reposition itself if it had a magnetic
field?
How would that affect earth?

Then there is the fact it is cold by night 2 weeks a month. Does it
have ice?
Would a diurnal rotation warm it enough to melt it?
If it could spin would it be able to support an atmosphere?
Would that affect its magnetism?

Where would the earth be without it? How does the age of the universe
and the time involved in the moon and earth finding each other affect
the time that all the other chances would need to come together to
produce such a vibrant ball of life?

Is evolution possible under such circumstances.

OOPS troll...

.. sorry.
I know that it is best to stay on the "topic" of this newsgroup, but this
topic lends itself to the spiritual aspects thereof. A comment or so, here
or there, is acceptable, don't you think? I remember when there were a good
number of regular posters here, who said mostly nothing but silliness, and
although they are probably not greatly missed, I think it's ok to laugh
about glowing toilet seats now and then. It has been said that the greater
the intelligence, the the greater the need to be totally non- serious at
times. Yours,
Bill Kelly.
Yours,
Bill Kelly.