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However long a total solar eclipse lasts, totality can never exceed about:

A3 minutes
B5 minutes
C9 minutes
D7 minutes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 7 minutes
1. The Moon's shadow sweeps quickly across Earth. 2. That limits how long the Sun stays hidden. 3. The limit is about 7 minutes. _Source: OpenStax Astronomy 2e, Chapter 4, Earth, Moon, and Sky._
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