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  2. Solar eclipse - Wikipedia

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    A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of Earth, totally or partially.Such an alignment occurs approximately every six months, during the eclipse season in its new moon phase, when the Moon's orbital plane is closest to the plane of Earth's orbit. [1]

  3. Solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 - Wikipedia

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    A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality occurs in a narrow path across Earth's ...

  4. Lists of solar eclipses - Wikipedia

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    List of solar eclipses in the Middle Ages (5th to 15th century) Modern history. List of solar eclipses in the 16th century; List of solar eclipses in the 17th century; List of solar eclipses in the 18th century; List of solar eclipses in the 19th century; List of solar eclipses in the 20th century; List of solar eclipses in the 21st century; Future

  5. Next solar eclipse: When and where to view the celestial event

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    A total solar eclipse is far different from a partial eclipse or a ring of fire event, as the moon completely covers the sun, casting a shadow that plunges a swath of the Earth into darkness for ...

  6. The solar eclipse is days away. Here's what you need to know

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    Here's a guide for solar eclipse events this week and on April 8, how to safely view the eclipse and where to find the glasses.

  7. Already planning to see the next solar eclipse in 2026? What ...

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    The next total solar eclipse is set to happen on Aug. 12, 2026, over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and a small part of Portugal, according to NASA.

  8. List of solar eclipses in the 21st century - Wikipedia

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    This total solar eclipse had a maximum duration of 6 minutes and 38.86 seconds. The longest possible duration of a total solar eclipse is 7 minutes and 32 seconds. The longest annular solar eclipse of the 21st century took place on January 15, 2010, with a duration of 11 minutes and 7.8 seconds. The maximum possible duration is 12 minutes and ...

  9. The 2024 solar eclipse is next week! Here's everything you ...

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    We dive into the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, including its time, path, weather forecast, how to prepare, how to find eclipse glasses and more.