A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking all or part of the Sun’s light. This can happen only during a new moon when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction as seen from Earth. There are three types of solar eclipses:

Total Solar Eclipse: In this type of eclipse, the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon. This happens when the apparent diameter of the Moon is larger than that of the Sun, blocking all direct sunlight.

Partial Solar Eclipse: Here, the Moon only partially covers the Sun’s disk. This occurs when the three are not perfectly aligned, causing only a portion of the Sun to be obscured.

Annular Solar Eclipse: An annular eclipse happens when the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun. This results in a ring of sunlight being visible around the Moon.

Solar eclipses are fascinating astronomical events and are often viewed by people around the world. However, it’s important to take precautions when viewing a solar eclipse to protect your eyes. Directly looking at the Sun, even during an eclipse, can cause serious eye damage. Special eclipse glasses or indirect viewing methods are recommended for safe observation.