A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun’s light.
This celestial alignment casts a shadow on Earth, creating a temporary darkening of the sky. A total solar eclipse, when the Sun is completely obscured, is a rare and breathtaking event.
The Moon’s size and distance determine the eclipse’s type. During a total eclipse, the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, becomes visible. Solar eclipses captivate observers worldwide, offering a mesmerizing display of astronomical phenomena and prompting scientific study of the Sun’s outer layers.
