An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object or spacecraft is temporarily obscured, by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer. The term eclipse is most often used to describe either a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse.
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Solar Eclipse: A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the sunlight and casting a shadow on Earth. A solar eclipse can be either total or partial. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon covers the entire disc of the Sun, while during a partial solar eclipse, only part of the Sun is covered by the Moon.
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Lunar Eclipse: A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, and the Moon moves into the Earths shadow. A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon, and it can be either partial or total.
Eclipses have been observed and studied for centuries, and in many cultures, they were considered to be significant events with spiritual or mythological meanings.
