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A solar eclipse happens when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun in a position that causes the shadow of the moon to fall on the Earth. The people who can see the eclipse are those beneath this shadow when it happens.

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What happens when you see a solar eclipse?

You go blind without a proper filter. AT A NEW MOON YOU CAN SEE A SOLAR ECLIPSE. THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE THE MOON BLOCKS THE SUN CASTING A SHADOW ON THE EARTH.


Can you see the moon during a solar eclipse?

When a solar eclipse happens the moon is in front of the sun. So you see the shadow of the moon you do not see the reflection of the sunlight though. The only thing you see is the shadow of the moon and the sun's corona.


What happens on a solar eclipse?

On a solar eclipse is like a person in front of the t.v you can't see anything. That's the same with the moon and sun. WARNING: never look at the sun during a solar eclipse. You are going to damage your eyes.


Did you travel to see the solar eclipse in 2017"?

Yes, did you travel to see the solar eclipse in 2017?


Do you have to be in the moons umbra to see a solar eclipse?

To see a total solar eclipse, yes. However, you need only be in the penumbra to see a partial eclipse.


What date will seattle see the next solar eclipse?

The next time you will see a solar eclipse is in 2018.


What is the difference between a lunar and solor eclipse?

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon crosses in front of the Sun, while with a lunar eclipse the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon so the Moon goes dark. You can only see a solar eclipse in daytime, while you can only see a lunar eclipse at night-time.


What happens to the temperature of the air when a solar eclipse happens?

It drops.


What phase of the moon is it possible to see a solar eclipse from the earthif the moon happens to be crossing the plane of the earth's orbit at that time?

The Moon phase during a solar eclipse would be a New Moon.


What is the importance of solar?

The importance of Solar Eclipse: AT full eclipse you can see the curvature of the universe.


What phase does a solar eclipse occur during?

It is a new Moon. For a solar eclipse, the moon has to be between Earth and the Sun. We get a total lunar eclipse when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon would have to be full for it to be eclipsed.


Who would be able to see the solar eclipse?

People who are in the path of the eclipse.