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Is the sun covered completely by the moon?
Yes. That would occur when the eclipse occurs while the moon is near perigee. Closer to apogee the eclipse is not total, it is annular.
Where on earth would you have to be to observe a total solar eclipse?
Ah, observing a total solar eclipse is a magical experience, my friend. To see the sun completely covered by the moon, you actually need to be in a specific path called the "path of totality." This special spot changes for each eclipse, so be sure to study maps and plan accordingly to witness this natural wonder. Enjoy the beauty of nature's cosmic dance! Positivity radiates in all directions when you seize opportunities like this!
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.
When the Moon's shadow hits earth or earths shadow hits the moon then what occurs?
During a lunar eclipse, Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, causing it to darken and sometimes appear red in color. During a solar eclipse, the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth and blocking out the Sun partially or fully for an observer within the path of the shadow.
Is this true or false total solar eclipse can be seen only by people in the area of Earth within the Moons umbra?
True. The umbra is the central darker total shadow of the Moon. Outside of this area, called the penumbra, is the lighter partial shadow. In this area, you would see a partial or annular eclipse. The umbra and penumbra are cone-shaped areas of full and partial shadow. The solar eclipse of January 14, 2010 (last week, as I write this) the Moon was so far away from the Earth that the umbra didn't reach all the way to the Earth. So the Sun was visible all the way around the Sun; and "annular", or ring-shaped eclipse.
In which part of a shadow would you need to be to observe a lunar eclipse?
To observe a lunar eclipse, you need to be in the area where the shadow of the Earth falls on the Moon. This occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface.
Why can't you see the Moon's shadow except in an eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon's shadow falls on Earth. At all other times the moon's shadow simply goes out into empty space; there is nothing to cast a shadow on. The only way to observe the moon's shadow at such a time would be to fly a spaceship into the shadow.
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.
What does an astronaut facing the earth during a lunar eclipse what does he will observe?
During a lunar eclipse, an astronaut on the Moon facing Earth would see a total solar eclipse. The Earth would block the Sun's light, casting a shadow on the Moon and obscuring its surface. The Moon would appear dark or reddish due to the Earth's atmosphere refracting sunlight.
Where would you need to be on Earth to see a total solar eclipse?
On the surface, not underground... unless you would be sitting in front of a television monitor... Seriously, the size of the moon's shadow depends on how far away the moon is. Sometimes, when the moon's shadow falls on Earth there is no place where the moon seems to be blocking the whole sun. Then there is no total eclipse. It is a partial eclipse everywhere. To find out where to go to see the next total eclipse of the moon, (later than 24 Jan 12) just Google it.
Is the sun covered completely by the moon?
Yes. That would occur when the eclipse occurs while the moon is near perigee. Closer to apogee the eclipse is not total, it is annular.
Where is the observer during a solar eclipse?
The observer of a solar eclipse would typically be located on Earth, witnessing the event as the moon passes between the sun and Earth, causing either a partial or total eclipse. The specific location on Earth where the observer would be situated would depend on where the eclipse is visible from.
What is the definition of umbra?
The umbraUmbra comes from the Latin "shadow". It is the darkest part of a shadow. From within the umbra, the source of light is completely blocked by the object causing the shadow. This contrasts with the penumbra, where the light source is only partially blocked and there is only a partial shadow.
Is a lunar eclipse when the moon is between the earth and the sun?
no a lunar eclipse is when the earth's shadow is on the moon so the order would be: Sun Earth Moon an eclipse when the moon's shadow falls across earth is a solar eclipse
What do you call it when a moon casts a shadow on earth?
This is called a solar eclipse as the moon is blocking out the sun from your perspective on Earth. The actual shadow has two parts which both have their own names. The area that is the full shadow where you would witness a total solar eclipse is called the umbra. There is also a larger and less dark shadow that is cast around the umbra called the penumbra. In this area only a partial eclipse would be witnessed.It is a solar eclipse, or an eclipse of the sun. Only a small part of the earth's surface is darkened by the moon's shadow at any moment, and the shadow follows a path across the surface for as long as the earth, moon and sun are aligned closely enough.
A person standing in the moon's what would see a particle solar eclipse?
A person standing on the moon would see a partial solar eclipse when the Earth partially blocks the Sun's light. This is because the Earth's size in the moon's sky would be large enough to create this effect, similar to how the Moon creates a solar eclipse on Earth.
Where is a person standing if they experience a total solar eclipse?
When it occurs, a solar eclipse is visible over only a portion of the earth. In order to see it, you must stand: -- at a place on earth where the eclipse will be visible, -- outdoors -- in the daytime, i.e. between the hours of sunrise and sunset
