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There are a number of factors, here are the most obvious:-
The Moon's orbit of the Earth is elliptical not circular. This means that with each eclipse the Moon can be a different distance from the Earth and this affects how long the eclipse lasts and can even result in annular eclipses when the Moon is furthest away.
Eclipses can only occur when a new Moon coincides with the orbit of the Moon crossing the ecliptic (the plane in which the Earth orbits the Sun). This causes the path of the eclipse to vary from eclipse to eclipse. However, there is a pattern, the periodicity and recurrence of eclipses is governed by the Saros cycle, a period of approximately 6,585.3 days (18 years 11 days 8 hours). Thus any two eclipses separated by one Saros cycle share very similar geometries.
In more detail you need to know that Saros cycles occur in a series called a Saros series which may last 1226 to 1550 years and is comprised of 69 to 87 eclipses. In a series the pattern starts with the path of the eclipse near the equator and this then moves progressively towards the poles.
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How is a total solar eclipse different from a partial solar eclipse?
A total solar eclipse is when the Moon and Sun are just the right place and distance away from each other when the Moon FULLY covers the Sun. A partial solar eclipse is when the Moon isn't quite in the right place or isn't near enough to the Earth to cover the Sun to the full.
What is the eclipse path of solar eclipse?
The path of totality for a solar eclipse is different for every eclipse, because even tiny changes in the alignment of the Earth and Moon make a big difference. The NASA eclipse web site calculates the path for each eclipse, at the link below.
What causes each solar eclipse to occur?
During a solar eclipse, the shadow of the Moon falls on the Earth and blocks out the Sun for a few minutes. There are generally two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses each year, depending on the...
How offen solar eclipse occur?
About 1-2 times a year. However, each solar eclipse can only be seen in parts of the Earth, so it may take quite a while until a solar eclipse happens precisely where you happen to live - and even longer if you want to wait for a total solar eclipse.
What eclipse occurs when the sun moon and earth are align with each other?
Either a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse, depending on the arrangement of the alignment.
How many years apart are the lunar and the solar eclipse?
Lunar and solar eclipses can occur within a few weeks of each other or up to two weeks apart. This is because they are both tied to the cycles of the Moon, but the specific type and timing of each eclipse depend on various factors, resulting in variable separations between lunar and solar eclipses.
Does a Solar eclipses occur each month at different locations on Earth?
No, solar eclipses happen about twice a year. (Sometimes instead of one "real" eclipse, we get two "partial" eclipses.) You can look up the dates and locations of solar eclipses starting with the year 2000 BC and going to 3000 AD on the NASA Eclipse web site (linked below).
How often can you expect to see an eclipse?
There are generally two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses each year. A lunar eclipse happens when the shadow of the Earth falls on the Moon. Each lunar eclipse is visible from the entire night half of the Earth, so on average you will see one lunar eclipse per year, from wherever on Earth that you live. There are also two total solar eclipses per year, but the shadow of the Moon on the Earth is much smaller. So the average person will hardly ever see a solar eclipse, unless you travel to the place where the eclipse will happen. On average, you can expect a solar eclipse to happen where you live once every 58 years. If you would like to see when the next solar eclipse will happen where you live, the link below to the Solar Eclipse Calendar will be useful. To see all solar eclipses in the world, the "World Solar Eclipse" link will give you a map.
Why are total solar eclipse a rare phenomenon?
On average there are as many solar eclipses as there are lunar ones. But each lunar eclipse can be seen from half the Earth, while a solar eclipse can only be seen from a relatively small strip of the Earth's surface. So in any one place it seems that solar eclipses are rare.
Who on earth's surface can observe the total solar eclipse when it occurs?
People located within the path of totality, which is the narrow area where the total solar eclipse can be seen, will be able to observe it. This path can vary for each eclipse and location. Those outside the path will only see a partial eclipse.
Were there any eclipses in the year 1999?
There are, on average, two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses each year. In 1999, there was an annular solar eclipse on February 16, and a total solar eclipse on August 11. For lunar eclipses, there was a penumbral lunar eclipse on January 21 and a partial lunar eclipse on July 16. You can look up all eclipses from 2000 BC to 3000 AD on the NASA Eclipse web page.
The moon causes a solar eclipse on earth when it is in?
The Moon causes a solar eclipse when the Moon's orbit goes in between the Sun and the Earth, causing the shadow of the Moon to fall on the Earth.This happens about twice a year, but the Moon's shadow is so small that it only affects a tiny area of the Earth, and a different path across the Earth each time.
