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The person must be located in what is called the path of totality. This path sweeps across the surface of the planet. It happens this way because the moon is just large enough (most of the time) to completely cover the surface of the sun; this means that it cannot cause its shadow to fall over the entire daytime face of the earth at once.

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What also must be true in order for you to observe a total solar eclipse?

The eclipse must occur during daytime at your location, you must be located within a few tens of miles of the central path of the eclipse, the sky at your location must be clear at the time of totality, and you must be awake and outside.


Who on earth's surface can observe the total solar eclipse when it occurs?

People located within the path of totality, which is the narrow area where the total solar eclipse can be seen, will be able to observe it. This path can vary for each eclipse and location. Those outside the path will only see a partial eclipse.


When a person on the Earth is observing a lunar eclipse an astronaut on the moon facing the Earth will observe an eclipse of what important star?

That person would observe an eclipse of the sun.


Why is a rare to observe a solar eclipse?

It is relativley rare to observe a solar eclipse because the sun's light is blocked by the moon


Why is it relatively rare to observe a solar eclipse?

It is relativley rare to observe a solar eclipse because the sun's light is blocked by the moon


When a person on the earth is observing aluner eclipse an astronaut on the moon facing the earth will observe an eclipse of what?

The sun.


When a person on the earth is observing a lunar eclipse an astronaut on the moon facing the earth will observe an eclipse of?

of the Sun


When a person on the earth is observing a lunar eclipse an astronaut on the moon facing the earth will observe an eclipse of what?

sun


What happens if the moons shadow falls on the Earth?

In that case, a Solar Eclipse occurs. It can be a partial or total eclipse depending on the positions at the time of the eclipse. In total Solar Eclipses, the sun is completely blocked out for a short time in some parts of the world. Likewise, Earth's shadow falling on the Moon is known as a lunar eclipse.


Why people observe a total lunar eclipse rather than a total solar eclipse?

If there is a total lunar eclipse, everybody sees it as total. If there is a total solar eclipse, only people in a small part of Earth see it as total - most will see it as a partial eclipse, or not at all.


Why do we observe moon phases on earth?

to me i think we observe them to know which is going to happen or to notice when an eclipse is going to happen


Where must an individual be to witness a solar eclipse?

If you have the option, you certainly want to travel a bit farther and observe a total solar eclipse, with the proper safety precautions for your eyes. If you are near the path of totality, you may be in a place that will be dimmed by the 'penumbra', which is another way of saying that you will be where the sun is partially and not totally covered by the moon. A person observing a total eclipse is in the 'umbra'. If there will be a solar eclipse somewhere near you, you should get information through the public media about whether or not you are in the path of totality. Don't pass up an opportunity to safely observe a total solar eclipse. They are beautiful.