Solar Eclipses

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light either partially or completely. This alignment only happens during a new moon phase. Solar eclipses can provide valuable insights for solar physics, allowing scientists to study the Sun’s corona, its outer atmosphere, and solar phenomena, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections, without the Sun's brightness obscuring observations. These events also enhance our understanding of gravitational and optical phenomena in space, while captivating observers around the world.