Solar Eclipse Demystified: Unveiling the Dark Side of the Moon

Eclipse In-Progress: The Moon’s Silhouette Against the Sun

1. The Mechanics Behind Solar Eclipses

Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow over Earth and blocking all or part of the Sun’s light from reaching us. Solar eclipses take place when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in a straight or nearly straight configuration. This…