What is a solar eclipse? |
Solar eclipses result from the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Total solar eclipses — in which the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon — are a spectacular and rare sight to witness.
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Solar Eclipse Video
Learn how solar eclipses happen and why they are so difficult to witness.
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Solar Eclipse Simulation
Observe a simulated total eclipse
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BrainPop
Tim and Moby explain the difference between partial and total eclipses; what an umbra is; why the path of totality is the place to be; and how to observe a solar eclipse safely.
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