Does a solar eclipse occur on when the moon is new?

Answer 1

No. In order for a solar eclipse to occur, the Sun, Moon and Earth must line up precisely. Most of the time, the alignment is wrong and the shadow of the Moon points either "above" or "below" the Earth without touching it.

Only about twice a year is the alignment close enough to have an eclipse. In many cases, the alignment is very close, and you have a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse just two weeks apart.

In some years, like 2008, the alignment is particularly bad, so last year we had three PARTIAL solar eclipses and one annular eclipse instead of the typical two.

Answer 2

No. A solar eclipse, especially a total eclipse, is only visible to the portion of Earth in the moon's shadow.

Answer 3

Yes, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's rays and casting a shadow on Earth. This alignment happens during a new moon phase.

Answer 4

yes