The maximum number of lunar eclipses that can occur per year is 3 (minimum 0),
and the maximum number of solar eclipses is 5 (minimum 2). However, these
numbers are very rare. On the average over the long term, there are roughly
2.3 lunar and 2.3 solar per year ... partial or total lunar, and partial, annular,
or total solar.
However, it should be noted that because during a solar eclipse the Moon's shadow does not cover the entire surface of the Earth (because the Moon is smaller than the Earth) not everyone on Earth will see the solar eclipse as it occurs. Instead, only those living along the path of the Moon's shadow (called the path of totality) will see it. On the other hand, everyone will be able to see a lunar eclipse. Thus, it is far more common for people to see a lunar eclipse at any given location than a solar eclipse. Put another way, the average time between two solar eclipses seen from the same location is about 360 years while the average time between two lunar eclipses seen from the same location is between 6 and 12 months.
Twice a year, there is a roughly 38 day window of time during which an eclipse could occur. These windows do not occur at the same time every year, so the term "season" does not refer to a particular time during the calendar year (Spring, Summer, etc.). The two eclipse seasons are separated by just under 6 months. Thus, the complete eclipse cycle lasts for roughly 345 days while the calendar year lasts for 365 days, so the eclipse seasons shift earlier and earlier each year - realigning again every 19 years.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, which can only occur when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun - which would normally be when we would see a Full Moon. Therefore, lunar eclipses can only occur during a Full Moon. Similarly, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun casting its shadow upon the surface of the Earth. This can only occur when the Moon is on the same side of the Earth as the Sun - which would normally be when there is a New Moon. The reason we don't normally get eclipses during Full and New Moons is because the Moon's orbit is tilted with respect to the Earth's orbit. During a Full Moon, the tilted path of the Moon usually takes it above or below the Earth's shadow and thus we get no lunar eclipse and just a normal Full Moon. During a New Moon, the tilted path of the Moon usually makes it such that the shadow of the Moon is cast above or below the surface of the Earth and thus we get no solar eclipse and just a normal New Moon.
However, during the two eclipse seasons the Moon's orbit is titled in such a way that it passes through the Earth's shadow and directly across the line of sight between the Earth and the Sun. If the Moon passes into a Full or New phase during this time an eclipse will occur. If a lunar and solar eclipse occur during the same season, they will be separated by about two weeks (the time it takes for the Moon to move from the opposite side of the Earth to the same side of the Earth as the Sun).
about 3 times for the max a year
every 6 months For a lunar eclipse. solar eclipse take a lot longer.
Solar eclipses happen once every 100 years in britain according to the nasa website!
A solar eclipse can happen only in places that are in daylight. While those places are in daylight, there are, of course, other parts of the earth where it is night. So a solar eclipse can happen when some parts of the earth are at night, but it can happen only where it is daylight.
The next solar eclipse in WI will be November 13,2099. It will be seen in Milwaukee.
There will be an annular/partial solar eclipse on May 20, 2012.
2-5 times per year
every 6 months For a lunar eclipse. solar eclipse take a lot longer.
Solar eclipses happen once every 100 years in britain according to the nasa website!
A solar eclipse can happen only in places that are in daylight. While those places are in daylight, there are, of course, other parts of the earth where it is night. So a solar eclipse can happen when some parts of the earth are at night, but it can happen only where it is daylight.
yes there was
Tommarrow
The next North American total solar eclipse will happen 21 August 2017. The next annular solar eclipse will happen 20 May 2012.
The next solar eclipse in WI will be November 13,2099. It will be seen in Milwaukee.
There will be an annular/partial solar eclipse on May 20, 2012.
The next total lunar eclipse will happen in Alaska on December 21, 2010. The next total solar eclipse will happen in Alaska on August 21, 2017
A Partial Solar Eclipse will happen most often because it is more likely for part of the sun to be covered up by the moon than the whole moon covering the entire sun. Also you don't really hear about Total Eclipses do you ? Hope I Helped -David
the next solar eclipse will happen in June 1 at 06:21:24 in s Africa, Antarctica, Tasmania, N.Z.