In the diagram above, the moon is lined up on a node. The moon aligns with the nodes and the sun about twice per year, which is how we get eclipses. A solar eclipse happens when the moon is ...

In contrast, during a total solar eclipse — which is preceded by a partial eclipse — the moon completely covers the sun, ...

A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'.

More leaving in its wake an eclipse diagram. Total lunar eclipses occur when the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, with the moon slowly moving through Earth’s shadow in space.

The partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. People will have the chance to see the Moon cover about 30 to 50% of ...

On the diagram above, the moon is lined up on a node. The moon aligns with the nodes and the sun about twice per year, which is how we get eclipses. You get a solar eclipse when the moon is ...