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The moon's orbit must cross the plane of the ecliptic.

For a solar eclipse to happen, the moon has to get in between the earth and the sun and we will not see the sun. Remember, even though the moon is blocking the sun, do not look at it without special glasses. Not just sunglasses, but special glasses that I don't know are called.

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Which are you more likely to experience total Solar eclipsefull moontotal lunar eclipse or a partial lunar eclipse?

I would rather experience A Moon Total Lunar Eclipse


Does the Eclipse Happen Worldwide?

It depends on what kind of eclipse you are talking about. If it is a solar eclipse, no. The eclipse covers only part of the Earth, where the moon casts a shadow. and only a fairly small area will experience a total eclipse. A lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere that is facing the moon at the time.


How often does a total eclipse take place?

A total eclipse can happen every minute or every day


Does a total eclipse occur during a new moon?

A solar eclipse can only happen at the time of New Moon.A lunar eclipse can only happen at the time of Full Moon.


How long does a total solar eclipse happen?

About 3 minutes!


When is the next American eclipse?

The next North American total solar eclipse will happen 21 August 2017. The next annular solar eclipse will happen 20 May 2012.


When is the next lunar eclipse in Ireland?

In 2089 The Eclipse Will Happen Ireland In Co.Louth Dundalk .There will be a total lunar eclipse on December 10, 2011.


Does a total eclipse of the sun only happen during a new moon?

no


What phase is the moon in when there is a total eclipse?

This can only happen at new moon.


What is the moon in when there is a total solar eclipse?

This can only happen at new moon.


How many times did a solar eclipse happen in the world in the past 100 years and what countries did it happen in?

There are solar eclipses every year, and nearly every country has seen one at one point or another, so it is difficult to answer your question. There are many types of eclipses, from ones where only part of the sun is covered, known as a partial eclipse, to ones where the entire sun is covered, known as a total eclipse. A total solar eclipse happens about once every 18 months somewhere in the world. When a total eclipse does occur many countries will see it, and many other countries experience a partial eclipse. A total eclipse in the same place occurs on average about once in every 370 years.


How many times in a month a lunar eclipse can happen?

Lunar eclipses can happen a maximum of twice per year, and only at the time of the full moon. Sometimes the alignment is just right, and we get a total lunar eclipse. If the alignment isn't exact, we might get a partial or a penumbral eclipse instead of a total eclipse.