What is a Total Solar Eclipse?
An eclipse of the Sun occurs when the orbit of the moon passes in front of the Sun as seen from the Earth. The shadow of the moon follows...
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Astro Trails
- Aug 1, 2021
- 1 min
Phases of a Total Solar Eclipse
There are five stages in a total solar eclipse: Partial eclipse begins (1st contact): The Moon becomes visible over the Sun's disk. It...
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Astro Trails
- Jul 31, 2021
- 1 min
What is an Annular Solar Eclipse?
When the Moon is at a more distant point of its orbit the Sun is not completely covered and a very small, bright circle or annulus...
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Astro Trails
- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
Planning to see an Eclipse
Success in observing an eclipse requires a mix of detailed research and, as far as the weather goes, an element of luck! You need to know...
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Astro Trails
- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min
The Eclipse event
The Eclipse observation site On the day of the eclipse you will want to get to your observation site in good time before “first contact”....
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Astro Trails
- Jul 27, 2021
- 1 min
When is the next Total Solar Eclipse?
Astro Trails current eclipse projects can be viewed here Exmouth, Australia - Hybrid Solar Eclipse April 2023 Torreon, Mexico and Texas,...
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