Solar eclipses occur from "summary" of Space Encyclopedia by David A. Aguilar,Christine Pulliam,Patricia Daniels
Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on our planet. There are two main types of solar eclipses: total solar eclipses and partial solar eclipses. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely covers the Sun, turning day into night for a brief period. This is a rare and awe-inspiring event that can only be seen from a specific path on Earth. Partial solar eclipses, on the other hand, occur when the Moon only partially covers the Sun. This creates a crescent-shaped shadow on Earth, which can be seen from a wider area than a total solar eclipse. While total solar eclipses are more dramatic, partial solar eclipses are still a fascinating sight to behold. In addition to total and partial solar eclipses, there is also an annular solar eclipse. During an annular eclipse...
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