An eclipse occurs when one heavenly body moves into the shadow of another celestial body. There are two classes of eclipses on the Earth: the lunar eclipse and the solar eclipse.

What Is An Eclipse

  • The lunar eclipse happens when Earth is placed precisely between the Moon and Sun.
  • The solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned precisely between the Earth and Sun.

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What is a solar eclipse?
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