Types of an Eclipse
Published by A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is wholly or partially obscured. This can only happen during a new moon, when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction as seen from the Earth. Up to four solar eclipses occur each year, but total solar eclipses are nevertheless rare at any location because during each eclipse totality exists only in the relatively tiny area of the Moon’s umbra.
Occasionally, as the Earth spins round the Sun, it comes between the Sun and the Moon. This casts a shadow on the Moon. This phenomenon is known as Lunar eclipse. When the Moon moves in the Earth’s shadow, no sunlight is reflected off the Moon. It seems to disappear from the Earth’s view. This is called the Lunar eclipse.
When the Moon comes in between the Earth and the Sun, the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth. Then the Sun becomes either completely or partially invisible. This is called a Solar eclipse. In a complete Solar eclipse, the sky gets darkened and even stars appear for some time during the day itself.
Lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon.
Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes in between the Sun and Earth.
The diamond ring effect is a magnificent sight of the Solar eclipse. The shining halo is the corona which is otherwise not visible.
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