Astronomical Challenge - Eclipse Mystery Cache
Astronomical Challenge - Eclipse
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This cache cannot be found at the posted
coordinates.
To find it you must solve the following puzzle which is part
of
a series of caches dealing with astronomy.
Each cache container holds a clue that you will need to find the
final container -
Challenge of Astronomical Proportions –
GC24G9Y
In 2006 I had the
opportunity to travel to Egypt to view a solar eclipse. This was
the first major eclipse I have ever seen and I must say that it was
nothing short of breathtaking.
To find the coordinates you
must answer the following questions about eclipses. Letter "o"
equals zero.
a. A lunar eclipse can only occur during this phase
of the moon.
b. If the moon is at perigee during an eclipse, we can have this
type of solar eclipse. (2nd letter)
c. Eclipse cycles repeat every 18 years (roughly). What is this
cycle called. (2nd letter +3)
d. During the type of eclipse listed in question two, you can look
towards the sun with your naked eye and see this feature, which
extends millions of miles off of the sun’s surface. (2nd
letter)
e. There are at least this many solar eclipses per year somewhere
on Earth. (numerical value)
f. If the moon is at apogee during a solar eclipse we get this type
of solar eclipse. (+3)
g. A lunar eclipse occurs because the shadow of "this" is cast upon
the moon. (last letter)
h. The darkest shadow caused by an eclipse is called this. (last
letter +5)
i. The lighter shadow caused by an eclipse is called this. (5th
letter -4)
j. Solar eclipses can only occur during this phase of the moon.
(2nd letter +1)
The cache may be
found at N 39 fa.eid, W 121 ch.jgb
Lunar Eclipse 10/04
Photos by
HexRider
The difficulty
level on this cache is because of the
puzzle.
I got this container at a Quadmft24 event cache and it fits the
subject of this puzzle perfectly.
Please see (read)
important info when you use the coords
checker.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Chmmyr: tbbtyr vf lbhe sevraq
Pnpur: unatne va n ohfu - shegure vasb ba gur pbbeqf purpxre