One myth is that a dragon is eating the sun.
On earth there are 2 eclipses, Lunar and Solar eclipses
Moon phases and lunar eclipses both deal with the earth. They are deal with both the sun and the earth.
Solar eclipses are more common than lunar eclipses.
'C' (the missing one) is the correct choice.
Many cultures believe that eclipses are caused by supernatural forces or deities, and have associated them with myths and legends. Some believe that eclipses are a sign of impending doom or bad luck, while others see them as a time for spiritual reflection and transformation. In many ancient societies, rituals and offerings were performed during eclipses to appease the gods and ensure protection.
Solar and lunar eclipses
Solar eclipses are caused by the shadow of the Moon hitting the Earth. Solar eclipses happen on the Earth.
All eclipses are shadows. A solar eclipse is the Moon's shadow on the Earth. A lunar eclipse is the Earth's shadow on the Moon.
Five is the theoretical maximum number of solar eclipses in one calendar year; generally 4 partial eclipses and one total or annular eclipse. This configuration happens about every 200 years or so. Interestingly, there will be four solar eclipses in 2011; all will be partial eclipses, visible (if at all) only from polar regions. The last time there were five solar eclipses in a year was in 1935; the next time will be in 2206.
No, solar eclipses can be years apart.
Yes, these are called partial eclipses.
It can cause lunar eclipses, and solar eclipses.