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List of solar eclipses in the Middle Ages (5th to 15th century) Modern history. List of solar eclipses in the 16th century; List of solar eclipses in the 17th century; List of solar eclipses in the 18th century; List of solar eclipses in the 19th century; List of solar eclipses in the 20th century; List of solar eclipses in the 21st century; Future
During the 20th century, there were 228 solar eclipses of which 78 were partial, 73 were annular, 71 were total and 6 were hybrids between total and annular eclipses. Of these, two annular and three total eclipses were non-central, [1] in the sense that the very center (axis) of the Moon's shadow will miss the Earth (for more information see ...
This is a list of selected solar eclipses from antiquity, in particular those with historical significance. Eclipses on this list were not only recorded, but sometimes would have large effects such as ending a war .
Solar eclipses in odd series exist at the ascending node of the Moon's orbit, and even series occur at the descending nodes. Each series begins with partial eclipses, transitions into umbral eclipses (which includes annular, hybrid, and total eclipses), and then reverses back to partial. The counts for each type and their order are listed below ...
Throughout history, eclipses prompt an enthusiasm among people that is contagious, according to author David Baron, whose book American Eclipse covers the 1878 eclipse, which led to a new kind of ...
On April 8, a solar eclipse will occur across North America, with a path of totality — total blockage of the sun by the moon — occurring throughout the day above several large U.S. cities in ...
Solar eclipse of May 1, 1185; Solar eclipse of August 21, 1560; Solar eclipse of March 7, 1598; Solar eclipse of April 8, 1652; Solar eclipse of August 12, 1654; Solar eclipse of August 12, 1673; Solar eclipse of May 12, 1706; Solar eclipse of May 3, 1715; Solar eclipse of May 22, 1724; Solar eclipse of February 9, 1766; Solar eclipse of June ...
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks the sun. And they are pretty rare. Over the past century, only 13 total solar eclipses have been visible in the United States. And the ...