How long does it take for the temperature on Earth to....

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the cooling of Earth's temperature after sunset and the potential effects of a total solar eclipse on this temperature change. Participants explore the timing and factors influencing temperature variations during such events.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions how long it takes for Earth's temperature to cool after sunset and whether a total solar eclipse will affect this cooling.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about how to approach the question, suggesting that local temperatures will drop along the eclipse's path.
  • A different participant notes that a specific location on Earth may begin to cool before sunset, depending on whether it is gaining or losing heat overall.
  • One participant references a NASA article discussing temperature changes during totality and expresses interest in recording and analyzing temperature changes during the upcoming eclipse.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the timing of temperature changes or the specific effects of the eclipse, indicating that multiple views and uncertainties remain in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Factors influencing local temperature changes, such as heat gain or loss, are mentioned but not fully explored. The discussion does not resolve how these factors interact with the eclipse phenomenon.

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How long does it take for the temperature on Earth to cool down after the sun has set? I want to know if the total solar eclipse will change the temperature.
 
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I'm not sure how to approach the first question.
Local temperatures will drop along the eclipse's path. Space.com article.
 
Your spot on Earth can start to cool before the sun sets. It just depends if your spot is net gaining or loosing heat overall.
 

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