September Science Article In the article “What Is a Solar Eclipse?” on Live Science it states that solar eclipses are “some of nature’s most dramatic celestial performances”. A solar eclipses occurrence is very seldom and can only be seen when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned and the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. A total Eclipse occurs about every 18 months on Earth. There are two types of shadows. The umbra, and the penumbra. While a total solar eclipse is going on, the moon casts its umbra on Earth’s surface. During a period of totality the corona is able to be seen when the sun is completely covered. Eclipses are so rare to see because of totality. It can only be seen on a small path on Earth’s surface, but a partial eclipse
