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What we call a solar eclipse is just the moon coming directly between the earth and the sun. As it passes between, it blocks out our view of the sun for a couple of minutes. It happens only on a certain day in a certain location because that's the spot and time when the moon moves into just the right position.
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What day does a solar eclipse occur?
The occurrence of eclipse cycle depends on the separation of eclipse by certain interval of time. This depends on the orbital motion and harmonic patters of the bodies.
What happens during a total solar eclipse?
The entire area becomes completely dark as a normal solar eclipse woulddo to a certain area.
What has to happen to create a solar eclipse?
In order to have a solar eclipse the moon has to be directly between the earth and the sun in order to cast a shadow over the earth thus creating a solar eclipse only in certain areas of the earth.
Is it possible for the solar eclipse to last over a day?
No.
What is a different about a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is where the moon passes behind the Earth. It is only visual during the night when the moon can be seen. Hence, it will always be a full moon. The moon will have an orange-red color, due to the refraction from the sun. The next lunar eclipse will be in December 2010. A solar eclipse is where the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. During a partial solar eclipse, only parts of the sun are out of view from Earth, but during a total solar eclipse, the sun is fully blocked; however, solar eclipses are rare and can only be seen from certain places during certain times. The next solar eclipse will be in 2012.
Is there no daylight in certain areas with a solar eclipse?
Yes. It becomes pitch black. This is called a Total Solar Eclipse. When it doesn't totally gets dark but somewhat, this is called a Partial Solar Eclipse. ----- Look this up in Google.com for more information -----
Why cant there be a solar eclipse on December 28?
No reason at all. December 28th is just as likely a day for a solar eclipse as any other.
When was the last lunar and solar eclipse?
As of 11/15/12 . . . Most recent solar eclipse . . . . . 13 November Most recent lunar eclipse . . . . . 04 June
What phase does a solar eclipse occur during?
It is a new Moon. For a solar eclipse, the moon has to be between Earth and the Sun. We get a total lunar eclipse when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon would have to be full for it to be eclipsed.
Is eclipse different from solar eclipse?
eclipse is of two kinds- solar eclipse and lunar eclipse
Does a solar eclipse affect the whole earth?
no, u can still see the outer most atmosphere
Did Hipparchus predict a lunar eclipse or a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse.
