Total solar eclipse from space,artwork. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon (upper left) passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth (lower right). The relative distances and sizes of the Moon and Sun means they appear the same size,and the Moon briefly obscures the Sun at totality. As the Sun reappears from behind the Moon,this bright burst of light ('diamond ring' effect) may be seen. A total eclipse is seen on Earth only from an area about 100 kilometres across,and only lasts for a few minutes. A solar eclipse occurs only at New Moon. Totality does not occur very often,sometimes less than once a year,and partial eclipses are more common | |
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