What kind of eclipse is when the moon blocks the sun's light?
Solar Eclipse
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What kind of eclipse is when the Earth blocks sunlight from hitting the moon?
Lunar Eclipse
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Why is being able to see a total solar eclipse rare?
Since the moon's shadow isn't very big, only a small part of the earth will see it (you must be in the path of the moon's shadow)
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How often can you see a solar eclipse from the same spot on Earth?
About every 375 years (for only a few minutes!)
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What are some things that happen during a solar eclipse?
It gets darker (like dawn or dusk), temperature drops, winds will lessen, birds will get quiet, animals will head back to the barn, crickets get noisier
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When will the next total solar eclipse happen in NJ? (What year?)