2007-01-12 06:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partially obscuring Earth's view of the Sun. This configuration can only occur during a New Moon, when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction as seen from the Earth. In ancient times, and in some cultures today, solar eclipses are attributed to mythical properties. Total solar eclipses can be frightening events for people unaware of their astronomical nature, as the Sun suddenly disappears in the middle of the day and the sky darkens in a matter of minutes. However, the spiritual attribution of solar eclipses is now largely disregarded.
Total solar eclipses are very rare events for any given place on Earth because totality is only seen where the Moon's umbra touches the Earth's surface. A total solar eclipse is a spectacular natural phenomenon and many people consider travel to remote locations in order to observe one. The 1999 total eclipse in Europe, said by some to be the most-watched eclipse in human history, helped to increase public awareness of the phenomenon. This was illustrated by the number of people willing to make the trip to witness the 2005 annular eclipse and the 2006 total eclipse. The next solar eclipse takes place on March 19, 2007, while the next total solar eclipse will occur on August 1, 2008.
2007-01-12 06:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is at least one and at most 2, Solar eclipses per year somewhere on the planet. They are always followed or preceded by Lunar eclipses as well.
2007-01-12 06:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Gary D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solar eclipsee occurs once in a year.solar eclipse is when sun, moon and earth line up. Solar eclips occurs at day usually at noon. never see the solar eclipse with naked eye there are about 99% of losing eyes . you can use special glasses or layers of camera reel to watch it. For more information visit:
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2007-01-12 06:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by Genius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On time-honored, about two times a 12 months. Counting the years 2000 BC to 3000 ad, there are 5000 years and 11,898 image voltaic eclipses. That works out to 2.38 eclipses in accordance to 12 months. For the years from 1901 to 2100, there'll be 452 image voltaic eclipses, or 2.26 in accordance to 12 months time-honored.
2016-12-02 04:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two opportunities a year when the moon's orbit intersects the plane of the Earth's orbit for a solar eclipse.
2007-01-12 06:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is usually at least on each year 2 being the most
2007-01-15 02:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres not a set amount of time between them because there is different forces
2007-01-12 06:13:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋