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.
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.
The entire area becomes completely dark as a normal solar eclipse woulddo to a certain area.
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.
No.
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.
No reason at all. December 28th is just as likely a day for a solar eclipse as any other.
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 -----
As of 11/15/12 . . . Most recent solar eclipse . . . . . 13 November Most recent lunar eclipse . . . . . 04 June
eclipse is of two kinds- solar eclipse and lunar eclipse
A solar eclipse is formed on a new moon day, when Sun , Moon and Earth come in a stragiht line. The eclipse occurs on the earth where shadow of moon falls on our lovely planet, Earth.
The total solar eclipse observed from Cornwall occurred on August 11th, 1999. See link below:
A solar eclipse.