How often does a solar eclipse occurs?

Answer 1

During the 20th Century, there were 228 solar eclipses. Some years had as few as one,

and other years had as many as five. But on the average for the 100 years, there were

2.28 per year, or roughly one every 160 days on the long-term average.

Answer 2

A solar eclipse occurs about every 18 months on average. However, the frequency can vary due to factors such as the type of eclipse and its visibility from different parts of the Earth.