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Eclipse means1.a. The partial or complete obscuring, relative to a designated observer, of one celestial body by another.

b. The period of time during which such an obscuration occurs.

2. A temporary or permanent dimming or cutting off of light.

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Does a moon completely cover the sun in a total solar eclipse?

Yes, in a total eclipse the Moon does cover the Sun completely. As the Earth, Moon and Sun are constantly moving, the eclipse doesn't last long. It is important that you don't look directly at the eclipse with the naked eye - or your sight could be damaged.


What does an eclipse mean?

An eclipse is when the moon is in direct correlation with the sun and temporarily blocks its light from reaching the earth.


When do it mean when the moon cover up the sun not that much?

When the moon partially covers the sun, it creates a solar eclipse known as an annular eclipse. During this phenomenon, the moon's apparent size is not large enough to completely block the sun, leaving a ring of sunlight visible around the moon. This occurs because the moon's orbit is elliptical, causing its distance from Earth to vary.


Does eclipse mean shadow?

An eclipse involves the blocking of light, typically from a celestial body, which creates a shadow. In a solar eclipse, the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth, while in a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon. So, while "eclipse" itself doesn't mean "shadow," it is closely related to the phenomenon of shadows being cast during these events.


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

The astronaut on the moon would observe a solar eclipse. This is because the Earth is blocking the Sun from the astronaut's point of view, similar to how the Moon blocks the Sun during a solar eclipse seen from Earth.

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What does the tulip on the cover of eclipse mean?

Actually, the ruffled tulip is on the cover of New Moon, the second book in the Twilight Saga. As it were, Stephenie Meyer says on her website that she had nothing to do with the cover for New Moon and she herself does not know what it's supposed to mean.


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What is different about the special edition of Eclipse?

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Where are the spark plugs located on a 1998 eclipse?

Under the bolt on cover on the middle of the valve cover.


Does a moon completely cover the sun in a total solar eclipse?

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Who is on the cover of the warrior book eclipse?

jayfeather ( or jaypaw in the book)


Is Eclipse avalible is soft back book cover?

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Where is PVC located on 98 eclipse?

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