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What is an eclipse in which the sun is blocked from view?
Solar Eclipse
What makes a lunar and solar eclipse?
The moon and the solar system. When the moons blocks the sun from an Earth view, it is a solar eclipse. When the sun blocks the moon from an Earth view, it is a lunar eclipse.
How do you view a total solar eclipse?
Build an indirect solar eclipse viewer following the directions at the link.
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).
What is the type of eclipse that totally blacks out the sun from earths view?
This is a solar eclipse, specifically a total eclipse (Total solar eclipse I think is how you would word it).
When will you be able to see the next solar eclipse in the UK?
The next solar eclipse in the UK area is on March 20, 2015. It will be a total solar eclipse, lasting around 2.5 minutes. However, you will only be able to view the eclipse from Faroes.However, the next solar eclipse in the actual UK is on September 23, 2090. Also a total solar eclipse, you can view best from the south-west of Cornwall.
Is it safe to view a solar eclipse without eye protection?
No it is not.
Can I view the solar eclipse that occurred yesterday?
Yes. Among others, there are eclipse photos on spaceweather.com.
Can the moon block your view of the sun?
Yes,this is called solar eclipse.
What is the easiest way to view a solar eclipse?
Build an indirect eclipse viewer by following the instructions at the link below.
Is it bad to look outside during a lunar eclipse?
It is o.k. to view a lunar eclipse, because unlike a solar eclipse you are not viewing direct sunlight which can be harmful and blinding but rather reflected light. When viewing a lunar eclipse you would see even less light than viewing a full moon which we know is safe.
Why is a solar eclipse bad?
There is nothing inherently harmful about a solar eclipse. The only problem is that you might be tempted to look at it. If you do this without proper protection, except at totality, the light from the sun can damage your eyes.
