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A solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks sunlight from hitting the earth:
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A lunar eclipse happens when the earth blocks sunlight from hitting the moon:
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What occurs when the Earth Sun and Moon form a straight line?
lunar or solar eclipse
Kinds of eclipse?
Solar and Lunar A solar eclipse is when the Earth is between the moon and the sun, and blockes the sun's light form reflecting off the moon. A lunar eclipse is when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun. http://www.moonconnection.com/lunar_vs_solar.phtml Also, refer to the NASA Eclipse Web Paget at http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse.html
What is total and partial eclipse?
For example, in the case of a solar eclipse, a "total eclipse" means that at some point, the entire Sun is darkened. A "partial eclipse" means that the Sun is only partially darkened - at no point does the entire Sun get darkened. Similar for lunar eclipse. Specifically for the case of a solar eclipse, it is also possible to get an "anular eclipse", meaning that a ring of light remains on the outside (that is, a part that doesn't get darkened, in the form of a ring).
What partial and total eclipse?
For example, in the case of a solar eclipse, a "total eclipse" means that at some point, the entire Sun is darkened. A "partial eclipse" means that the Sun is only partially darkened - at no point does the entire Sun get darkened. Similar for lunar eclipse. Specifically for the case of a solar eclipse, it is also possible to get an "anular eclipse", meaning that a ring of light remains on the outside (that is, a part that doesn't get darkened, in the form of a ring).
What happens must happen in order for an eclipse to take place?
For an eclipse to take place the earth, moon and sun must form a straight line. then the shadow of the earth r the moon will fall upon the moon or the earth, and that is an eclipse. There are two types of eclipses; Solar and lunar. A solar eclipse is when the moon passes in front of the sun causing it to "disappear." A lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes between the sun and moon so that the moon doesn't get light causing it to appear red-ish.
What causes an annular eclipse?
An annular eclipse or annular solar eclipse is when the moon isn't close enough to the Earth during a solar eclipse to cover the whole circumference of the Sun, leaving a ring of light around the Moon.
What is the difference of solar eclipse and a lunuar eclipse?
An eclipse is defined as an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object moves into the shadow of another, partially or fully obscuring it from view. An eclipse on Earth occurs when the Sun, the Earth and the moon are all in a line together. The two primary types of eclipses seen from Earth are the solar eclipse and the lunar eclipse. These two types of eclipses can then be broken down into four different types; a total eclipse, partial eclipse, annular eclipse or hybrid eclipse. The term solar eclipse describes the occurrence of when the moon travels between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light from the Earth in the middle of the day, and generally giving the appearance of a ring of light in the darkened sky. During a lunar eclipse, the moon moves into the shadow of the Earth during night time hours, gradually blocking the view of the moon form the Earth. Eclipses have also been known to occur on other planets as well. On Earth, there can be anywhere from four to seven eclipses of varying degrees within any given year. For more eclipse information on both lunar and solar eclipses, simply select any eclipse article, eclipse picture or other interactive eclipse feature below.
How eclipse take place?
You might try a Mitsubishi dealer. ********************************************************************* A solar eclipse occurs when our moon passes between the earth and the sun. A lunar eclopse occurs when our moon passes behind the earth so that the sunlight is blocked by the earth.
How do you safely view a lunar eclipse?
Precautions must be taken to avoid damage to the eyes while observing a solar eclipse ... an eclipse of the sun. No such caution is required while viewing a lunar eclipse. You can freely look at the moon as much as you wish, whether or not it's in the process of being eclipsed, provided, of course, that your attention is not required elsewhere ... on the road ahead of your car, for example.
Why does a total solar eclipse or total lunar eclipse not occur at least once a month?
Because the moon does not orbit in the same plane as the Earth-Sol plane. Note that they will only form a straight line twice per year, and if the three bodies are not lined up there will be no eclipse.
Where is does solar eclipses form?
A solar eclipse is the shadow of the Moon falling on the Earth.
How does a partial solar eclipse differ form a total eclipse?
-- During a partial solar eclipse, part of the sun is obscured from our view (by the moon) and the rest of it is still there. -- During a total solar eclipse, the entire disk of the sun is obscured from our view (by the moon).
