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The moon's orbit must cross the plane of the ecliptic.
For a solar eclipse to happen, the moon has to get in between the earth and the sun and we will not see the sun. Remember, even though the moon is blocking the sun, do not look at it without special glasses. Not just sunglasses, but special glasses that I don't know are called.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 15y agoFor a solar eclipse:
The Moon needs to be exactly between the Sun and the Earth, and the observer has to be in the shadow's path.
For a lunar eclipse:
The Earth needs to be exactly between the Sun and the Moon, and the observer has to be on the night side of the Earth.
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∙ 9y agoWhen the moon's shadow appears on Earth's surface, a Solar Eclipse is occurring.
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∙ 9y agoThe Moon must get into Earth's shadow. This can sometimes happen at full moon.
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When is the next time a meteor shower and eclipse happen on the same day and what year will it happen?
the next total eclipse and meteor shower is December 21,3010
What happen during a luner eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the moon passes through the Earth's shadow causing the moon to darken and take on a reddish tinge. A total lunar eclipse can last up to two hours.
When will the next total eclipse and meteor shower going to happen on san Jose?
According to all my hard work on the total lunar eclipse and meteor shower the next one will be on December 21,2012. The place will be in Honolulu,Hawaii,at approx. 9:00pm...
When is the next total eclipse in nova scoia?
There will be a total eclipse of the Moon on December 21, 2010. The next total solar eclipse in Nova Scotia will be on April 8, 2024.
When is the next predicted solar eclipse after 11th August 1999?
There will be a total solar eclipse on July 11, 2010, which will be visible from the southern tip of South America and through a path in the South Pacific Ocean. In 2011, there will be four partial eclipses, followed by an annular eclipse and another South Pacific total eclipse in 2012.
Which are you more likely to experience total Solar eclipsefull moontotal lunar eclipse or a partial lunar eclipse?
I would rather experience A Moon Total Lunar Eclipse
When will the next total solar eclipse happen in the Alaska area?
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
Does the Eclipse Happen Worldwide?
It depends on what kind of eclipse you are talking about. If it is a solar eclipse, no. The eclipse covers only part of the Earth, where the moon casts a shadow. and only a fairly small area will experience a total eclipse. A lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere that is facing the moon at the time.
How often does a total eclipse take place?
A total eclipse can happen every minute or every day
Does a total eclipse occur during a new moon?
A solar eclipse can only happen at the time of New Moon.A lunar eclipse can only happen at the time of Full Moon.
How long does a total solar eclipse happen?
About 3 minutes!
When is the next American eclipse?
The next North American total solar eclipse will happen 21 August 2017. The next annular solar eclipse will happen 20 May 2012.
When is the next lunar eclipse in Ireland?
In 2089 The Eclipse Will Happen Ireland In Co.Louth Dundalk .There will be a total lunar eclipse on December 10, 2011.
Does a total eclipse of the sun only happen during a new moon?
no
What is the moon in when there is a total solar eclipse?
This can only happen at new moon.
What phase is the moon in when there is a total eclipse?
This can only happen at new moon.
When will the next total lunar eclipse happen?
December 21, 2010
