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In a solar eclipse, the Sun, the Moon and the Earth line up almost exactly so that the shadow of the Moon falls on the Earth.

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What happened before the eclipse?

Before a total solar eclipse occurs, the moon aligns itself directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth's surface. This alignment creates the conditions necessary for the eclipse to happen.


When was Total Eclipse of the Sun created?

Total Eclipse of the Sun was created in 1999.


Does the moon completely covers the sun in a total solar eclipse?

That's what "total" means. If it doesn't completely cover the Sun, it's not a total eclipse.


What part of the sun can you see during a total eclipse?

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What causes a total eclipse of the sun?

The moon passes in front of the sun and this causes a shadow to be cast on the earths serface. When the sun is completely covered by the moon this is called a total eclipse.


What is the type of eclipse that totally blacks out the sun from earths view?

This is a solar eclipse, specifically a total eclipse (Total solar eclipse I think is how you would word it).


What is it called when the sun is not visible due to the moon.?

a solar eclipse, or a total solar eclipse if the sun is compleatly obscured.


What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a total eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light. A total eclipse is a type of solar eclipse where the sun is completely covered by the moon, creating a dark shadow on Earth.


Why can't we see the sun's corona under normal conditions?

The corona is not visible under normal conditions because the sun's surface (photosphere) is much brighter than the corona. During a total solar eclipse, when the moon blocks the photosphere, the corona becomes visible to the naked eye.


What do see aroud the sun during a total solar eclipse?

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When would you see a partial eclipse and when would you see a full eclipse?

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What date in 2012 is the next total eclipse of the sun?

July 11,2012 is the next total solar eclipse ehehehehe joke,