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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the [[Moon]] passes between the [[Earth]] and the [[Sun]] effectively casting the shadow of the Moon over the Earth.
A '''Solar Eclipse''' occurs when the [[Moon]] passes between the [[Earth]] and the [[Sun]] effectively casting the shadow of the Moon over the Earth.
==Types of Solar Eclipses==
==Types of Solar Eclipses==
Direct observation of a solar eclipse is not recommended due to the fact that it can lead to permanent loss of [[eyesight]]. The [[retina]] does not have pain receptors so any damage done by the sun will go unnoticed. Many tools used for indirect observation are available to those who want to gaze upon a solar eclipse.
Direct observation of a solar eclipse is not recommended due to the fact that it can lead to permanent loss of [[eyesight]]. The [[retina]] does not have pain receptors so any damage done by the sun will go unnoticed. Many tools used for indirect observation are available to those who want to gaze upon a solar eclipse.
[[Category:Astronomy]]