Have you ever gazed up at the night sky and pondered why there aren't solar eclipses every month? It's a question that has intrigued humanity for centuries. In 1757, James Ferguson, an 18th-century astronomer, provided a remarkable explanation in his astronomy book, which reads like an early version of "astronomy for dummies," complete with stunning illustrations. Let's delve into this 250-year-old wisdom and unravel the mystery behind the missing eclipses.