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When can a total solar eclipse be seen?

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The next total solar eclipse is on the 22nd of July, 2009. It will be visible in parts of Asia and the Pacific.

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What happens in a total solar eclipse?

In a total Solar Eclipse, the moon blocks the sun from being seen, revealing the Suns Corona.


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a total lunar eclipse can be seen anywhere on earth where the moon is visible so you are more likely to see a total lunar eclipse than a total solar eclipse


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Why have more people seen a total lunar eclipse than have seen a total solar eclipse?

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Can a solar eclipse be seen at night?

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Why is a solar eclipse not visible on every place on earth?

A solar eclipse happens when the moon orbits in front of the sun, Also on earth one half would be day and the other would be night. so the night half of earth wouldn't be able to see it because the suns not out at night


What is the type of eclipse is there when the moon is between the sun and earth?

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You are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a lunar eclipse because?

A solar eclipse can only be seen along a narrow strip of Earth's surface. A lunar eclipse can be seen anywhere where the Moon is above the horizon - i.e., about half of the Earth.


Can the solar eclipse be seen from any part of the earth that is having daylight at the time of the eclipse?

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Can an eclipse of the sun be seen by everyone on the day side of earth?

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