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The path of totality for a solar eclipse is different for every eclipse, because even tiny changes in the alignment of the Earth and Moon make a big difference. The NASA eclipse web site calculates the path for each eclipse, at the link below.

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Can the solar eclipse be seen from any part of the earth that is having daylight at the time of the eclipse?

No. A solar eclipse can only be seen along its path. The path for a partial eclipse is much larger than the path for a total eclipse, but even that doesn't cover the entire daylight side of Earth.


What is a solar eclipse diagram called?

You can draw a diagram with the Sun at one side, the Moon in the middle and the Earth on the other side. A shadow falls on the Earth and anyone on that part of the Earth sees a solar eclipse. Obviously the Moon is not that big, so when there is an eclipse on one part of the Earth, other people in many different places don't see one.


What time is the next total solar eclipse?

The next solar eclipse will be a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. The eclipse will be visible in a path from northern India through China and across the Pacific ocean. It will not be visible in Europe or the Americas.


When a solar eclipse happens who can see it?

A solar eclipse can be seen by people located within the path of totality, which is a narrow area where the moon completely blocks the sun. Those outside this path will experience a partial eclipse. Viewing a solar eclipse requires proper eye protection to avoid damage to the eyes.


Where can a solar eclipse be seen from?

A total solar eclipse is visible from many places the best include places that are higher than others so that you can look more directly at it note that it is horrible for your eyes to look directly at a solar eclipse so try not to look directly at it!

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Who would be able to see the solar eclipse?

People who are in the path of the eclipse.


When is a solar eclipse visible from any place on earth?

No single eclipse ... solar or lunar ... is ever visible from every place on earth.No single solar eclipse is ever visible from every place or even half of the earth.


What cause's black outs?

If you are referring to a solar eclipse it is there the moon comes in the direct path of the sun when there is a new moon there will be a solar eclipse


What is the date of the solar eclipse?

The next solar eclipse will be a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. The eclipse will be visible in a path from northern India through China and across the Pacific Ocean. It will not be visible in Europe or the Americas.


Where in India was the solar eclipse was visible?

You can check the link below for a Google Map of the eclipse path.


Can the solar eclipse be seen from any part of the earth that is having daylight at the time of the eclipse?

No. A solar eclipse can only be seen along its path. The path for a partial eclipse is much larger than the path for a total eclipse, but even that doesn't cover the entire daylight side of Earth.


What is a solar eclipse diagram called?

You can draw a diagram with the Sun at one side, the Moon in the middle and the Earth on the other side. A shadow falls on the Earth and anyone on that part of the Earth sees a solar eclipse. Obviously the Moon is not that big, so when there is an eclipse on one part of the Earth, other people in many different places don't see one.


What time is the next total solar eclipse?

The next solar eclipse will be a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. The eclipse will be visible in a path from northern India through China and across the Pacific ocean. It will not be visible in Europe or the Americas.


Who on earth's surface can observe the total solar eclipse when it occurs?

People located within the path of totality, which is the narrow area where the total solar eclipse can be seen, will be able to observe it. This path can vary for each eclipse and location. Those outside the path will only see a partial eclipse.


When is the next full solar eclipse occur in Tennessee?

Gallatin, Tennessee is right in the path of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. The path of totality will run from Portland Oregon to Charleston, SC.


True or false during a total solar eclipse the sky grows dark?

True, if you are in the shadow path of the eclipse.


How many kilometers wide is the path of totality in a solar eclipse?

3,474 kilometers