Why does the eclipse look so different from two different places? Let’s go to the Sun to find out.

The Moon’s shadows are represented by two red circles. The larger circle represents the penumbra. This is where only part of the Sun is covered by the Moon. Only regions in the very small umbra, or inner shadow, will experience a total eclipse.

Click on the Run time forward Forward button. Consider the following:

a) Why can't a solar eclipse be seen everywhere on Earth.

b) Total solar eclipses occur every year. Why have most people never seen a total solar eclipse?