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If you are in the path of totality the eclipse begins with a partial phase in which the Moon
gradually covers more and more of the Sun. This typically lasts for about an hour until
the Moon completely covers the Sun and the total eclipse begins. The duration of totality
can be as short as a fraction of a second, or as long as about 7.5 minutes. The longest total
eclipse in the 21st century is 6 minutes, 39 seconds. You will have to wait until the year
2150 to experience a total eclipse of more than 7 minutes.
A total solar eclipse requires the umbra of the Moon's shadow to touch the surface of the
Earth. Because of the relative sizes of the Moon and Sun and their relative distances from
Earth, the path of totality is usually very narrow (up to 270 kilometers across). The
following figure illustrates the path of totality produced by the umbra of the Moon's
shadow as the moon continues on in its orbit.
Solar Eclipse Explanation - Page 3
Partial Eclipse
The period of totality begins when the motion of the Moon begins to cover the surface of
the Sun, and the eclipse proceeds through partial phases for approximately an hour until
the Sun is once again completely covered. A partial solar eclipse is interesting. In this
scene you can see some sun spots on the sun. You must never view the sun directly
without special glasses.
Partial Eclipse
The period of totality ends when the motion of the Moon begins to uncover the surface of
the Sun, and the eclipse proceeds through partial phases for approximately an hour until
the Sun is once again completely uncovered. A partial solar eclipse is interesting; a total
solar eclipse is awe-inspiring in the literal meaning of the phrase. If you have an
opportunity to observe a total solar eclipse, don't miss it! It is an experience that you will
never forget.
During a total solar eclipse, the moon moves directly in front of the sun, blocking the
blinding orb to reveal the subtler corona and possibly solar flares. The moon always
appears as a black disk.
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