Solar Eclipses - What is a Total Solar Eclipse & When is the Next One? Article Written By: Deluxe Eclipse Tour What is a solar eclipse? In simple terms, a solar eclipse is when the moon, the sun and the earth come together in one straight line i.e. the moon comes in between the sun and the earth. The shadow of the moon is casted on the earth which is termed as the eclipse. A solar eclipse is only possible when the moon is in new moon phase. The alignment of the sun, the earth and the moon can produce a partial solar eclipse, a total solar eclipse or an annular solar eclipse.
Total solar eclipse Total solar eclipses are rare and are generally seen as a happy accident of nature. The diameter of the sun is about 864,000 mile, which is about 400 times bigger than out small little moon which is only 2,160 miles in diameter. As a matter of fact, moon is 400 times closer to the earth than the sun. When the sun, the earth and the moon intersect the distances between the moon and the earth align favourably. The new moon can completely block out the disk of the sun. Total solar eclipse only happens once in every 2 years on earth. If you want to witness the next coming solar eclipse you can sign up 2017 eclipse tour and enjoy the sight. According to the scientists the next solar eclipse will be visible on August 21st 2017 from North America. Hurry and get registered for 2017 eclipse tour, today.