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2012 May 20: Annular Solar Eclipse

There will be 4 eclipses in 2012. 2 solar and 2 lunar. Here are the dates and what type of lunar/solar eclipse they might be.

* May 20, 2012: Annular Solar Eclipse

* June 04, 2012: Partial Lunar Eclipse

* November 13, 2012: Total Solar Eclipse

* November 28, 2012: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

What is an Annular Solar Eclipse?

A solar eclipse in which the moon covers all but the outer ring circumference of the sun.

What is a Partial Lunar Eclipse?

An eclipse in which the moon is not completely immersed in the umbra of the earth's shadow.

What is a Total Solar Eclipse?

When the moon come between the earth and the sun.

What is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse?

When the moon passes behind the earth so that the earth blocks the sun's rays from striking the moon.

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