What Causes a Solar Eclipse and Why Does It Happen?

A solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between the sun and the earth, blocking the sunlight. It’s like when you stand between your friend and a flashlight, your friend can’t see the light anymore. Sometimes, just part of the sun gets blocked, making it look like a ring or a bite taken out of it. This only happens during a full moon in special times of the year.

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  1. During a solar eclipse, it's like the moon is wearing a sunglasses and blocking out the sun.
  2. Solar eclipses can make the sky go dark in the middle of the day, just like night time.
  3. Sometimes, the sun looks like a ring during an annular solar eclipse, as if someone bit into it.

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