1) What is an solar eclipse ?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth, casting its shadow over a small part of our planet. For a few minutes, that area of Earth is partially or totally in darkness, and the Sun seems to "disappear" from the sky.
In other words, the Sun, Moon, and Earth align almost perfectly in that order: Sun → Moon → Earth.
It is a very precise phenomenon of celestial geometry: the Moon's orbit around the Earth and the Earth's orbit around the Sun must coincide almost on the same plane, and the Moon must also be in a very specific phase: new moon.
Did you know that the word "eclipse" comes from the Greek ékleipsis, which means "disappearance" or "abandonment"?
A solar eclipse is a perfect celestial choreography between the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun.
Why aren't there solar eclipses every month?
How often does a solar eclipse occur?
How many types of solar eclipses are there?
If the Sun is larger than the Moon, why can the Moon "cover" the Sun?
When will the next solar eclipse be?
Where can it be seen in Spain?
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse?
Will it be visible in Navarre?
Will it be available in my town?
Why should I never look directly at the Sun?
Can I use regular sunglasses to view the eclipse?
How can I safely view the eclipse?
Can you buy special glasses to view the eclipse?
How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe?
How can I observe the eclipse by projecting the image of the Sun?
Why are these years so special for solar eclipses?
What will the 2027 solar eclipse be like, and where will it be visible?
What will the 2028 solar eclipse be like, and where will it be visible?
Did you know that there are also lunar eclipses?
How many types of lunar eclipses are there?
Can eclipses be predicted? Who was the first person to predict a solar eclipse?
How could they predict eclipses in ancient times?
What is the connection between solar eclipses and Ramón y Cajal?