Solar eclipses are fairly numerous, anywhere from two to five per year, though lunar eclipses are more rare, maybe one to three?
A Total solar eclipse is much more rare than a lunar eclipse.The Total solar eclipse happens only once every 360 years.Ask ChaCha!
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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.
About Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse takes place when the shadow of the earth passes between the sun and the moon. There is always a full moon the night of a lunar eclipse.
About Solar
The word "solar" refers to anything to do with our sun, the star Sol.
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