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An '''eclipse''' is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.  An eclipse is the result of either an occultation (completely hidden) or a transit (partially hidden).

An '''eclipse''' is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.  An eclipse is the result of either an occultation (completely hidden) or a transit (partially hidden).

A solar eclipse is when the earth's moon passes between the sun and the earth to block the view of the sun on the earth.  A lunar eclipse is when the moon passes through the shadow of the earth when the earth comes between the sun and the moon.  A total eclipse completely blocks the view while a partial eclipse justs covers a portion of the viewed object.

A [[solar eclipse]] is when the earth's moon passes between the sun and the earth to block the view of the sun on the earth.  A [[lunar eclipse]] is when the moon passes through the shadow of the earth when the earth comes between the sun and the moon.  A total eclipse completely blocks the view while a partial eclipse justs covers a portion of the viewed object.

[[File:Solar eclipse types.svg.png|thumb|left|Sun-moon configurations that produce a total (A), annular (B), and partial (C) solar eclipse]]

[[File:Solar eclipse types.svg.png|thumb|left|Sun-moon configurations that produce a total (A), annular (B), and partial (C) solar eclipse]]