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How is a solar eclipse formed?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth.

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A solar eclipse is formed on a new moon day, when Sun , Moon and Earth come in a stragiht line. The eclipse occurs on the earth where shadow of moon falls on the earth.

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Solar eclipses occur when the orbit of the moon takes it between the earth and the sun such that the shadow of the moon falls on the earth.

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Why is a solar eclipse formed?

cause it wants to.


How a solar eclipse form?

A solar eclipse is formed on a new moon day, when Sun , Moon and Earth come in a stragiht line. The eclipse occurs on the earth where shadow of moon falls on our lovely planet, Earth.


What is formed during solar eclipse when moon completely overshadows the sun?

darkness


Is eclipse different from solar eclipse?

eclipse is of two kinds- solar eclipse and lunar eclipse


Did Hipparchus predict a lunar eclipse or a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse.


What are the two kind of eclipse?

the two kind of eclipse are solar eclipse and lonar eclipse..lonar and solar


What are two kind of eclipse?

the two kind of eclipse are solar eclipse and lonar eclipse..lonar and solar


What is rarer A blue moon or a solar eclipse?

solar eclipse


Is there going to be a solar eclipse in may 2011?

No. The next solar eclipse will be a partial solar eclipse on June 1, 2011.


What is the type of eclipse is there when the moon is between the sun and earth?

Solar eclipse


Which will be more common in the distant future a solar eclipse or total eclipse?

solar eclipse maybe?


Can a solar eclipse be seen at night?

A solar eclipse at night is not possible.