A solar eclipse happens when the moon covers the sun. Imagine the moon is a little ball that blocks the big, bright sun, like putting a lid on a flashlight. It gets dark and magical in the middle of the day because the light from the sun stops shining through.
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- A child sees a bright circle disappear in the sky and thinks it’s magic.
- The sun disappears midday, and the world feels like it has gone into nighttime.
- People look up at the sky as if they are watching a giant cover the sun.
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See also
- What Causes a ‘Solar Eclipse’ and Why Does It Happen at Night?
- How Does a Solar Eclipse Happen?
- What Causes a ‘Solar Eclipse’ and Why Is It So Rare?
- What Causes a Solar Eclipse and Why Does It Happen?
- How Does a Solar Eclipse Work?
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