Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon, as it takes place when moon comes between sun and earth in a straight line. During the eclipse the moon passes over the surface of the earth. As we are at earth and we will be able to see that moon is going to block the light of sun as it totally covers the sun. This can only take place during a new moon, when sun and moon is in conjunction, as seen from earth. This is how solar eclipse takes place.
How does it occur?
It’s a coincidence that the sun's diameter is 400 times larger than that of the moon, and at the same time, it is 400 times as far away. If we look through a filter at the sun, it looks exactly like the moon on a full moon night. When the moon passes in front of the sun, the shadow falls on the earth and it appears to exactly cover the sun's disc. This is what a solar eclipse is a shadow.
Types of solar eclipse
There are three types of eclipses that occur and these are total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse and annual solar eclipse. Total Solar Eclipses occur when the umbra of the Moon's shadow touches a region on the surface of the Earth. Partial Solar Eclipses occur when the penumbra of the Moon's shadow passes over a region on the Earth's surface. Annular Solar Eclipses occur when a region on the Earth's surface is in line with the umbra, but the distances are such that the tip of the umbra does not reach the Earth's surface.
Is this wrong to watch solar eclipse?
Many people think that to watch a solar eclipse will prove an invitation for misfortunes. Even, solar eclipses have been blamed for war, famine and the deaths of kings but today conditions and results are totally changed. Generally, 2-4 solar eclipses occur every year and also the location of occurrence of solar eclipse is also not specific. In essence, an eclipse is no more evil than the shadow of a tree, or a tall building. The moon just blocks off the light of the sun for a brief, beautiful moment.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Solar Eclipse
Q&A: Is it possible to travel to different places to see the Solar Eclipse numerous times?
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So the question sounds confusing but i'll explain here.
So on august 21st, 2017 a solar eclipse will go across the USA, so Salem is the first major city to go under totality of this eclipse, so if I can watch the eclipse in Salem, does it mean I can travel and watch the eclipse in Jacksonville to? Or is it impossible to do it?
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Answer by Love.CanadaYes, but you can't travel as fast as the world turns
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whens the next solar eclipse 2011?
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please i need to no
or 2012
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Answer by tham153there are no further eclipses this year. You should check any of the dozen or so websites that list such things, including NASA.gov, skyandtelecope.com, etc
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Unless you're a penguin, you probably didn't see the solar eclipse that occurred last week over Antarctica, Tasmania, southern South Africa, and most of New Zealand. Fortunately, XRT was on the job to capture this spectacular footage of the event. And as a bonus resulting from Hinode's orbital mechanics, three eclipses are observed for every one seen from the ground! This was the last solar eclipse of 2011; the next one won't occur for another six months on May 20th, 2012. Visit us at xrt.cfa.harvard.edu and view the original video at xrt.cfa.harvard.edu For more info on this particular event, visit: apod.nasa.gov and for eclipses in general: eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov And for Phil Plait's excellent explanation of the "triple eclipse" effect and the arc of the moon, visit: blogs.discovermagazine.com Questions and comments welcome at xrtpow "at" gmail "dot" com Hinode is a Japanese mission developed and launched by ISAS/JAXA, with NAOJ as domestic partner and NASA and STFC (UK) as international partners. It is operated by these agencies in co-operation with ESA and the NSC (Norway).
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when's the next solar eclipse for united states?
Question by elliottsadler06: when's the next solar eclipse for united states?
i was looking on Yahoo! and noticed there was a solar eclipse in the Indian Ocean area and wanted to know when we would see one.
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The annular solar eclipse on Jan. 4, 2011, as captured by the Hinode satellite. Read our article about this month's annular solar eclipse at ept.ms Also visit our website on May 20 for live feeds of the annular solar eclipse from the Slooh Space Camera's telescopes in Japan, California, Utah, and New Mexico. The feeds will start at 2:30 pm PDT/5:30 pm EDT/21:30 UTC and will last for about three hours. Video credit: Hinode/XRT Follow us on Twitter: @EpochTimesSci & @EpochTimesSpace Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com
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Premier viewing locations for the 2012 Solar Eclipse are included in the packages.Port Douglas Event Management has hand picked award winning tours and events to celebrate this ultimate experience. Let us make this trip one you will never forget! SOLAR ECLIPSE TOURS AND ITINERARIES 2012The regions best tours, attractions and caterers have partnered with PDEM to deliver this most amazing package.Enjoy a 5, 7 or 9 night stay in Australia's most popular tropical destinations Port Douglas, Palm Cove or Cairns.VIEWING PLATFORM FOR SOLAR ECLIPSEhe phenomenon of the 2012 Total Solar Eclipse can only be seen in one place on earth - Cairns to Port Douglas, Far North Queensland.We have secured the very best location to witness the intergalactic event. Will you be with us?WANGETTI BEACH - PREMIER SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PLATFORMSituated right on the Red Line of Totality (longest period of darkness) for the 2012 Solar Eclipse, Wangetti Beach is undoubtedly the best place to witness the event.PDEM guests will be taken to the venue on the morning of 14 November. The site will have all the required facilities to ensure you are comfortable while you wait to witness the spectacular event.Mantra PortSea offers the perfect accommodation solution for a relaxing getaway or carefree family holiday in Port Douglas.Nestled amongst lush tropical rainforests and on the doorstep of the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, Mantra PortSea Port Douglas offers comfort and convenience with a selection of hotel rooms, one & two bedroom studios and two bedroom apartments.Mantra PortseaLocated just 100m from the beach and within a 15 minute walk of Port Douglas' village centre, Mantra PortSea features a lagoon style pool with swim-up bar and waterslide, all surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. Mantra PortSea resort is the perfect choice for singles, couples and families looking for a relaxed North Queensland holiday.R NORTH QUEENSLAND - 2012 SOLAR ECLIPSEAfter consulting the experts at the solar eclipse and authoritive organisations on line and they are very optimistic about this eclipse in north Queensland because this 2012 November total solar eclipse comes in the early stages of the wet season. The cloud cover is not as heavy as in the following months and there are good prospects for a sunny majestic day on the 14th.Temperatures are warm - mornings range around the high 20s - and the humidity is typically high, around 80 percent at the expect eclipse time. Let's hope we have a morning sky like we did in 2008 when the sunrise photograph adjacent was taken from our Four Mile Beach at the same November time of the year.The easterly trade wind flow over Queensland is complicated by the presence of the Great Dividing Range that lies tight against the coast around Port Douglas. The easterly Tradewinds push up against the Range, and, being forced to
How do you make a good solar eclipse model with a working light source?
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well i really need to make a good working model with a light source thats due on the 3rd of november
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Answer by Bill MYou need a round object just the right size to block the light from the light source.
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