2006-12-12 00:29:28 · 5 answers · asked by izaak c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The next solar eclipse takes place on March 19, 2007, while the next total solar eclipse will occur on August 1, 2008.
2006-12-12 00:31:19 · answer #1 · answered by iliandraeq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eclipse of the Sun (or solar eclipse) can only occur at New Moon when the Moon passes between Earth and Sun. If the Moon's shadow happens to fall upon Earth's surface at that time, we see some portion of the Sun's disk covered or 'eclipsed' by the Moon. Since New Moon occurs every 29 1/2 days, you might think that we should have a solar eclipse about once a month. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen because the Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted 5 degrees to Earth's orbit around the Sun. As a result, the Moon's shadow usually misses Earth as it passes above or below our planet at New Moon. At least twice a year, the geometry lines up just right so that some part of the Moon's shadow falls on Earth's surface and an eclipse of the Sun is seen from that region.
2006-12-12 08:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site. You'll have to click on the links to find information about each eclipse.
For a solar eclipse, you have to be in the path of totality to experience the total eclipse. The next total solar eclipse is in August 2008.
For a lunar eclipse, you simply need to be able to see the Moon.
2006-12-12 08:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by Raymond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to NASA.GOV and search eclipses. They will give you all the info on past and future lunar and solar eclipses. Also, look at the amazing work the Voyager mission is still doing, even after 30 years!!
2006-12-12 10:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cannot be answered without know the geographical location on earth. Because an eclipse in Germany might not be seen in the US and vica versa ...
2006-12-12 08:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by jhstha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋