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What is a Solar Eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on Earth. During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely blocks the sun's disk, creating a brief period of darkness.

Types of Solar Eclipses

There are three main types of solar eclipses:

 * Total solar eclipse: The moon completely covers the sun's disk.

 * Partial solar eclipse: The moon only covers part of the sun's disk.

 * Annular solar eclipse: The moon appears too small to completely cover the sun, leaving a bright ring of sunlight around the dark moon.

How Often Do Solar Eclipses Occur?

Solar eclipses occur relatively frequently, but total solar eclipses are rare at any given location.  On average, a total solar eclipse can be seen from a particular location about once every 375 years.

The Next Solar Eclipse

The most recent total solar eclipse crossed North America on April 8, 2024.