Does a solar eclipse usually happen in day time?

Answer 1

It's always daytime over 50% (half) of the earth.

When a solar eclipse occurs, anybody who is in a position to see it is on the daytime part

of the earth. Obviously, if something is happening to the sun and you can see it in the sky,

then it must be daytime where you are.

When a lunar eclipse occurs, only the people on the night-time part of the earth can see it.

But for a lunar eclipse, everybody on the night-time part of the earth can see it.

Answer 2

Yes, a solar eclipse typically occurs during the day because it involves the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light. This creates a shadow on Earth during daylight hours.