What is an annular eclipse? Explain why annular eclipses occur.
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What is an annular eclipse? Explain why annular eclipses occur.
Eclipse:
An eclipse happens when the sun, moon, and earth are aligned. The two major types are the solar and lunar eclipse. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the earth thus leaving a moon's shadow on the sun as seen on the earth. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the sun and the moon thus casting a shadow on the moon as seen on the earth.
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View this answerAn annular eclipse is a type of eclipse where the moon doesn't fully cover the sun thus leaving the edges of the sun uncovered forming an annulus or a...
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Chapter 21 / Lesson 10Read the definition of an annular eclipse and learn what the word "annular" means. Explore types of solar eclipses and study key differences between total and annular eclipses.