In the most basic terms, the moon needs to be positioned between the earth and the sun, so that the moon's shadow falls on the earth. The phenomenon is described nicely at http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html Hope this is useful! --Bill Pardue Arlington Heights Memorial Library http://www.ahml.info Librarians--Ask Us, We Answer!
Find your local Library at http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/Public_main.html
Solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. In contrast, a solar eclipse occurs during a new moon when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light from reaching Earth.
A total solar eclipse occurs for the part of the Earth in the umbra of the moon's shadow. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun, creating a temporary period of darkness on Earth.
A solar eclipse can only occur at the time of New Moon ... if it occurs at all.
Solar Eclipse
which moon phase occurs during a solar eclipse?
it occurs in the day time!sophie griffith-lucas occurs it!
A no moon! a solar eclipse covers it the moon
It would during a solar eclipse, but probably not during a lunar eclipse.
Solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. In contrast, a solar eclipse occurs during a new moon when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light from reaching Earth.
A total solar eclipse occurs for the part of the Earth in the umbra of the moon's shadow. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun, creating a temporary period of darkness on Earth.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the sun, blocking its light. This can result in a partial or total solar eclipse, depending on the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth. During a total solar eclipse, the sun is completely obscured by the moon, creating a temporary darkness in the area beneath the eclipse's path.
A solar eclipse can only occur at the time of New Moon ... if it occurs at all.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes in between the sun and the earth.
i believe an eclipse occurs :)
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.