How often does an eclipse occur?

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The last total eclipse was the solar eclipse of July 11, 2010; the next will be the solar eclipse of November 13, 2012. The recent solar eclipse of January 15, 2010, was an annular eclipse; the next annular eclipse will occur on May 20, 2012.It happens every 2-3 years ChaCha!!

Answered by Daisy M. - 13 days ago at 8:30pm on May 20 2012

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There are on average about 2.44 lunar eclipses per year and 2.38 solar eclipses. Thanks for using ChaCha hope to see you again.

Answered - 1157 days ago at 8:41am on Apr 02 2009

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There can be from four to seven eclipses in a calendar year, which repeat according to various eclipse cycles. ChaCha!

Answered by Stephanie S. - 1202 days ago at 4:22pm on Feb 16 2009

About Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon's orbit takes it to a position between the Earth and the Sun. The moon's image makes it appear that a 'bite' is taken out of the sun. The moon can completely cover the sun (at least it appears so) during a total eclipse of the sun. These are very rare, and in ancient times were thought to be mystical occurrences.

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