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Why don't the moon shine through a solar eclipse?

The moon only apears to shine because it reflects sunlight from its surface. During a solar eclipse the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so the sunlight reflects off the surface of the moon which is not visible from Earth.


Why doesnt a solar eclipse happen every ne moon?

The moon orbits on a tilt of about 5°


What is the date of the solar eclipse?

The next solar eclipse will be a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. The eclipse will be visible in a path from northern India through China and across the Pacific Ocean. It will not be visible in Europe or the Americas.


What time is the next total solar eclipse?

The next solar eclipse will be a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. The eclipse will be visible in a path from northern India through China and across the Pacific ocean. It will not be visible in Europe or the Americas.


When the moon passes through the sun and earth?

Solar Eclipse?


Is eclipse different from solar eclipse?

eclipse is of two kinds- solar eclipse and lunar eclipse


When is next solar eclipse?

July 22, 2009. The eclipse will be total from northern India through China.


Did Hipparchus predict a lunar eclipse or a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse.


What does Marcus see the moon do as he watches the solar eclipse through the telescope?

he does not see the moon do anything he's watching a solar eclipse and possibly going blind


What kind of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sunlight from earth?

The moon is never "blocked out". It's not even clear what that might look like, or what it means. -- During a solar eclipse, the moon gets in the way, so that you can't see the sun for a few minutes. -- During a lunar eclipse, the Earth gets in the way, so that the sun can't shine on the moon and light it up for a few hours.


Why are people fearful of the solar eclipse?

Through ignorance and lack of education


Which planets doesnt have lunar and solar eclipse?

Uranus and Venus do not experience lunar or solar eclipses. Due to their unique orbital characteristics and the angles of their orbits relative to the Sun, conditions for eclipses are not possible on these planets.