This page explains eclipses, including lunar and solar types. A lunar eclipse happens when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, creating color variations due to atmospheric effects. In a solar eclip...This page explains eclipses, including lunar and solar types. A lunar eclipse happens when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, creating color variations due to atmospheric effects. In a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun at new moon, with total solar eclipses causing a day-to-night transition and showcasing phenomena like the Diamond Ring and Baily's Beads. Historically, eclipses have sparked myths and evoked feelings of fear or awe in people.
