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The Moon is smaller than the Earth, and MUCH smaller than the Sun. A solar eclipse is just the shadow of the Moon. So since the Moon is smaller than the Earth, the Moon's shadow is QUITE small; depending on where the Moon is in its orbit, only a hundred miles or less in diameter.
Because the Moon is moving and the Earth is spinning, the Moon's shadow moves across the Earth fairly quickly, so that the longest possible solar eclipse is only about 7 minutes. The one in Asia yesterday (about 12 hours ago, as I write this) was 6 minutes 39 seconds, pretty close to the longest possible, and there will not be a longer one for 150 years or so.
So only people along a narrow "path of totality" see the full eclipse. Either side of the path of totality, people see a partial eclipse, and the further away from the path of totality, the less complete the eclipse was. For example, the path of totality for this eclipse ran from northern India to central China. Someone in Singapore wrote yesterday to ask when the eclipse would be. Unfortunately, at Singapore, the eclipse was only about 6%, so he probably didn't even notice.
What else can I help you with?
What is the importance of solar?
The importance of Solar Eclipse: AT full eclipse you can see the curvature of the universe.
Would a solar eclipse happens at full moon or new moon?
solar eclipse happen at full moon or new moon
Why are you most likely to see a full solar eclipse then a lunar eclipse?
You would most likely see a full lunar eclipse
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANTS OF ECLIPSES?
The importance of Solar Eclipse: AT full eclipse you can see the curvature of the universe.
What is the ring around a full solar eclipse called?
This type of eclipse is called an "annular eclipse" and the ring is an "annulus".
During what phrase can a solar eclipse occur?
A solar eclipse can only occur at the time of New Moon. A lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of Full Moon.
What is the phase of the moon during an eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the moon is "full". During a solar eclipse the moon is "new".
Why don't a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse and a solar eclipse occur once a month?
because all the moon phases have to occur before the full moon and the new moon
What phase of the moon is there a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse only can occur at the time of the New Moon,but doesn't occur at the large majority of them.
Is it true a total solar eclipse can take place only when the moon full?
Yes, because the moon is is not covered by anything when the solar eclipse occurs.
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.
What phase of the moon creates a solar eclipse?
If you "think" about it - it has to be a full moon.
