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What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between Earth and the sun and casts a shadow over Earth. Solar eclipses only occur during a new moon phase, usually about twice a year, when the moon ...
A partial solar eclipse in the sky, its light reflecting on the ocean. - Photo by SANKA VIDANAGAMA/AFP via Getty Images The first solar eclipse of 2026 will hit our skies this week, with an annular ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A partial solar eclipse in the sky, its light reflecting on the ocean. - Photo by SANKA VIDANAGAMA/AFP via Getty Images The first ...