There are two conditions required for the moon to produce total solar eclipse.
A third condition is applicable to the observe. He or she must be present on the Earth at a point that the path of totality passes across the viewpoint. It is possible to see the eclipse as total in the path and partial outside (north or south ) of the path.
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Before a total solar eclipse occurs, the moon aligns itself directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth's surface. This alignment creates the conditions necessary for the eclipse to happen.
A solar eclipse may be partial, total, or annular.
In a total Solar Eclipse, the moon blocks the sun from being seen, revealing the Suns Corona.
The next solar eclipse will be a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. The eclipse will be visible in a path from northern India through China and across the Pacific ocean. It will not be visible in Europe or the Americas.
A lunar eclipse typically lasts longer than a solar eclipse. A total lunar eclipse can last up to a few hours, while a total solar eclipse usually lasts only a few minutes at any given location.