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saros: see eclipse eclipse (ēklĭps`, ĭ–) [Gr. ..... Click the link for more information. . Saros Gulf of. an inlet of the Aegean in NW Turkey, north of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Length: 59 km (37 miles). Width: 35 km (22 miles) saros [′sa‚räs] (astronomy) A cycle of time after which the centers of the sun and moon, and the nodes of the moon's orbit return to the same relative position; this period is 18 years 11⅓ days, or 18 years 10⅓ days if 5 rather than 4 leap years are included. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Winning connection: Real Connection, an 11-1 long shot who had been winless in 12 starts this year, beat favored Tabled With Saros by a head to win the $104,900 Osunitas Handicap at Del Mar. The moon's motions in the sky follow an 18-year cycle calledthe Saros. |
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