Solar and lunar eclipse: The first astronomical event of the year will occur on April 20. It will be a hybrid solar eclipse, called Ningaloo. There will be a total of 4 solar eclipses this year, including 2 solar eclipses and 2 lunar eclipses. Let’s learn the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Solar Eclipse to better understand this celestial information.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when a large object or spacecraft enters the shadow of another object or passes between that object and the viewer. On the other hand, natural eclipses involve three celestial bodies: the sun, the moon, and the earth. Solar and lunar eclipses occur when the light of the sun and moon are partially or completely obscured from view for a short period of time.
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Solar eclipse (Surya Grahan)
Solar eclipses only occur during the new moon phase, when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. The Moon casts a shadow on Earth during a solar eclipse, blocking or partially blocking our view of the Sun. Even though solar eclipses occur as often as lunar eclipses, it is much more unusual for them to be visible from such a small area on Earth.
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Solar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan)
A lunar eclipse occurs during the full moon phase. When the Earth is positioned exactly between the Moon and the Sun, Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon’s surface, darkening it and sometimes dyeing it a startling crimson color over a period of several hours. Each lunar eclipse can be seen from half of the planet.
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Difference Between Solar and Solar Eclipse (Sun and Moon)
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Solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) |
Solar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) |
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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. |
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the moon and the sun. |
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It happens two to five times a year. |
It happens two or three times a year. |
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Total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, and annular solar eclipse are three types of solar eclipses. |
Total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse and penumbral lunar eclipse are three types of lunar eclipses. |
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Happens during the day. |
It happens at night. |
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A solar eclipse occurs on a new moon day. |
A lunar eclipse is observed on a full moon day. |
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For a few minutes during a solar eclipse, the moon partially or completely blocks the sun’s light. |
The earth’s shadow partially or completely obscures the moon during a lunar eclipse. |
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It lasts about 5-7 minutes. |
It usually lasts for an hour. |
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It is not safe to see the eclipse with the naked eye. To avoid eye damage, one must use protective eyewear. |
It is completely safe to observe a lunar eclipse with your own eyes. It does not require any protective coating to be viewed. |
For your information, the first solar eclipse of the upcoming year is an unusual type of solar eclipse that varies from an annular eclipse to a total solar eclipse and vice versa as the Moon’s shadow passes across the earth’s surface. The last Hybrid Solar Eclipse occurred in 2013 and the next one will take place in 2031. After that, one has to wait until March 23, 2164 for a Hybrid Solar Eclipse.
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