When does a solar eclipse form?

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the Earth and the Sun in such a way that the moon blocks light traveling to the Earth. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse#2008-2011 for a list of recent and upcoming solar eclipses.

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Where is does solar eclipses form?

A solar eclipse is the shadow of the Moon falling on the Earth.

How does a partial solar eclipse differ form a total eclipse?

-- During a partial solar eclipse, part of the sun is obscured from our view (by the moon) and the rest of it is still there. -- During a total solar eclipse, the entire disk of the sun is obscured from our view (by the moon).

Is eclipse different from solar eclipse?

eclipse is of two kinds- solar eclipse and lunar eclipse

Did Hipparchus predict a lunar eclipse or a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse.

What are the two kind of eclipse?

the two kind of eclipse are solar eclipse and lonar eclipse..lonar and solar

What are two kind of eclipse?

the two kind of eclipse are solar eclipse and lonar eclipse..lonar and solar

What is rarer A blue moon or a solar eclipse?

solar eclipse

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

Solar eclipse

How is a solar eclipse different form a lunar eclipse?

A solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks sunlight from hitting the earth: ex- S) (m) (E A lunar eclipse happens when the earth blocks sunlight from hitting the moon: ex- S) (m) (E

Which will be more common in the distant future a solar eclipse or total eclipse?

solar eclipse maybe?

What occurs when the Earth Sun and Moon form a straight line?

lunar or solar eclipse

How long can a a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse lasts about 15 minutes

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