The main window shows the Moon’s shadows as seen from the Moon.
Click on the Run time forward
button and observe carefully.
During a partial eclipse, only the penumbra shadow falls on the Earth. Under these circumstances, a total eclipse of the Sun can't be seen on Earth.
So far we've taken a look at what causes a total and partial solar eclipse. We also answered why a total solar eclipse can only be seen from specific locations on the Earth.
Let us finish the tour by thinking about whether solar eclipses can happen
elsewhere in the Solar System.