What Causes a ‘Solar Eclipse’ and Why Does It Happen Only at Certain Times?

A solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks the sun, making it look like the sun is disappearing. It only happens sometimes because the moon and the sun have to line up just right, kind of like playing a game where you need to stand in exactly the right spot.

Even though the moon passes by the sun often, it doesn’t always block it completely. Think of it like one person standing between another person and a light source, if they’re not perfectly aligned, the light still shines through.