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Detailed explanation-1: -A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun’s light in some areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is perfectly aligned between the Earth and the Sun to completely block out the light coming from the Sun’s surface. There are three types of solar eclipses: A total eclipse, where all the Sun’s surface light is blocked.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is the Earth’s rotation and spinning that makes the Sun disappear at night. The Sun is always shining and spreading its light on the Earth. But it cannot provide light on the entire Earth at the same time. The Earth is like a ball which is spinning on its axis.

Detailed explanation-4: -During an eclipse the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon. Earth creates two shadows: the outer, pale shadow called the penumbra, and the dark, inner shadow called the umbra. The eclipse is noticeable once the Moon enters the umbra. A lunar eclipse is much easier to observe than a solar eclipse.

Detailed explanation-5: -A solar eclipse happens when, at just the right moment, the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth. Sometimes the Moon only blocks part of the Sun’s light. This is called a partial solar eclipse. Other times, the Moon blocks all of the Sun’s light.